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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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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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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

The real issue is the Federal deficit—and the pork-barrel and spending boondoggles that increase it.

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Jan 29, 1987

In journalism, politics, and Government, Larry Speakes has faithfully served the cause of truth and, in doing so, has served the cause of America.

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Jan 29, 1987

I want a bill that spends only what we need to spend and no more—not a blank check.

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Jan 28, 1987

The time has come for us to devise a solution for this problem.

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Jan 28, 1987

We must continue to reduce the Federal budget deficit through spending restraint.

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Jan 28, 1987

I believe that these actions are a significant step in defense of traditional humanitarian law.

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Jan 28, 1987

The economic expansion is now in its fifth year, and the growth rate of the gross national product, adjusted for inflation, should accelerate to 3.2 percent in 1987.

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Jan 28, 1987

These problems are so fundamental in character that they cannot be remedied through reservations.

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