Let us not be afraid to make these historic decisions—consulting openly and honestly, one with another.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.
I hope that I can count on you to continue to work with me in a spirit of good will in the months ahead.
American taxpayers must not be asked to bail out every farmer hopelessly in debt.
This bill fulfills our commitment to the American people to address the legacy of abandoned hazardous waste sites in an expeditious manner.
I am pleased to send you proposed legislation of critical importance to every American.
I strongly believe that funds used to pay for the program should be generated entirely through these dedicated sources, not the general treasury.
Today I am sending to the Congress legislation which will expand and strengthen the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, better known as Superfund.
Dear Abby wrote a column and suggested that on my birthday people might do the same thing with a dollar instead of a dime.
It was the strongest performance in a single year by the American economy since 1951.
All that we have proposed and all that we're doing is engaging in research, which is legal within the ABM treaty.
The agreement should be implemented and duty-free treatment should be afforded to certain articles
America has rediscovered that the key to greater economic growth, opportunity, and prosperity for all is to unharness the energies of free enterprise.
It doesn't make sense for a Federal Government running a deficit to be borrowing money to be spent by State and local governments that are now running surpluses.
We intend to proceed with the mandate that we've been given by the people.
In our discussions, I have, as always, been delighted by the vigor, the clarity, and the directness of your views.





