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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 20, 1988

But doesn't that tell all the difference between our philosophies?

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Oct 20, 1988

When they say 'family,' they mean 'Big Brother in Washington.'

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Oct 20, 1988

Our greatest treasure as a nation is our precious moral heritage, the basic values of faith and family that make ours a great nation.

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Oct 20, 1988

North Carolina is a leader, a pathfinder, as this country travels down the road toward the future.

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Oct 20, 1988

When we took office 8 years ago, America was in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

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Oct 20, 1988

Violent crime has fallen significantly since 1981 because we put criminals on notice: Make a false move and the next sound you hear is the clang of a jail cell door closing.

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Oct 20, 1988

When our liberal friends refuse to even whisper the 'L' word... they just acknowledge that where they want to take America, America doesn't want to go.

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Oct 20, 1988

Let me explain something that perhaps many of you might not be aware of.

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Oct 20, 1988

I do hereby proclaim October 22, 1988, as National Chester F. Carlson Recognition Day.

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Oct 20, 1988

Do you want our foreign policy in the hands of those who criticized our rescue mission in Grenada?

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Oct 19, 1988

I have determined pursuant to section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, that the Government of Brazil has failed to provide process and product patent protection for pharmaceutical products and fine chemicals.

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