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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 22, 1987

We would regard any such expansion of the war as a major threat to our interests as well as to those of our friends in the region.

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Jan 22, 1987

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate J. Michael Dorsey to this important position.

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Jan 21, 1987

Your nonviolent commitment to life can overcome the violence of abortion, and we shall overcome bitterness to reach a greater respect for human life.

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Jan 21, 1987

Our national commitment to the dignity of all human life must begin with the respect for our most basic civil right: the right to life.

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Jan 21, 1987

President today announced his intention to nominate Carolyn L. Vash to be a member of the National Council on the Handicapped for a term expiring September 17, 1989.

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Jan 21, 1987

Each child is a unique, unrepeatable gift, and every child who escapes the violence of abortion is an immeasurable victory for life.

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Jan 21, 1987

Abortion is not a harmless medical procedure but the taking of the life of a living human being.

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Jan 21, 1987

Max Charles Graeber is nominated to be a member of the National Advisory Council on Educational Research and Improvement.

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Jan 21, 1987

Together, with God's help, we will finish the task and heal our wounded nation.

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Jan 21, 1987

America will never be whole as long as the right to life, granted by our Creator, is denied to the unborn.

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Jan 21, 1987

We are proud to nominate a person of such high caliber as Dr. Rhodes.

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Jan 21, 1987

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate George H. Nash to be a member of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.

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