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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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Oct 25, 1988

I am gratified that the California gray whales have been released to the open sea.

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Oct 25, 1988

Well, in my job, you're President of all the people, and you're not supposed to play favorites.

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Oct 25, 1988

Implementation of this provision would place two Executive branch agencies before a Federal court to resolve a dispute between them.

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Oct 25, 1988

The wage increases would be effective in each of the 3 years September 1985 to September 1987.

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Oct 25, 1988

We thank and congratulate the crews of the two Soviet icebreakers who finally broke through to the whales.

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Oct 25, 1988

Reporting of mismanagement and violations of the law, often called whistleblowing, contributes to efficient use of taxpayers' dollars and effective government.

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Oct 25, 1988

The authority vested in the President by Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, relative to mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers proposed or pending on or after the date of enactment of the Act by or with foreign…

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Oct 25, 1988

Today I announced the appointment of Roger G. DeKok as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

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Oct 23, 1988

I hereby transmit the second annual report on the extent to which significant progress has been made toward ending the system of apartheid.

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Oct 23, 1988

This team showed the world that America stands for fair play and sportsmanlike conduct.

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Oct 23, 1988

Drugs kill that promise, and that's why we all want a drug-free America.

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