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Ronald Reagan

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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.

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Feb 1, 1987

You saw firsthand what pride and morale mean to those on the front lines of freedom.

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Feb 1, 1987

It is with profound regret that I accept your resignation as Director of Central Intelligence.

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Feb 1, 1987

First came Tim Johnson's sack of a great athlete, Vinny Testaverde, who had a receiver wide open with a sure chance to score.

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Feb 1, 1987

You of Penn State showed all the pundits and the odd-makers that they were just plain dead wrong.

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Jan 30, 1987

Our billion-dollar effort will provide the education and training needed to help an estimated 700,000 additional workers each year restructure their lives to keep them and America competitive in world markets.

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Jan 30, 1987

The state of the Union is good, and together we're going to keep it that way.

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Jan 30, 1987

We've left that revenue in local coffers and in your hands, so you the people, working with your local school boards, can determine how your children will be educated.

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Jan 30, 1987

Our commitment to the battle against drugs is stronger than ever.

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Jan 30, 1987

One of our priorities, one of the top, continues to be the fight against drug abuse.

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Jan 29, 1987

The Congress should fulfill its responsibility to the American people and support me on these important fiscal issues.

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Jan 29, 1987

Let's not belly up to the same old bar, and let's not drive down that dangerous road again.

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