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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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Nov 6, 1986

We welcome the willingness of these Americans to serve on the U.S. delegation.

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Nov 6, 1986

Let us join together during National Arts Week to celebrate the arts of our Nation and in pledging to continue this magnificent partnership of artist and patron.

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Nov 5, 1986

Our objective is only to establish a reasonable, fair, orderly, and secure system of immigration into this country and not to discriminate in any way against particular nations or people.

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Nov 5, 1986

I am withholding my approval of S. 1128, the 'Water Quality Act of 1986.'

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Nov 5, 1986

They ensure that the public-spiritedness of our people is harnessed to its full extent.

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Nov 5, 1986

The use of solid fumigant formulations, such as aluminum phosphide, magnesium phosphide and calcium cyanide, in the outdoor control of burrowing animals does not qualify a member for incentive pay under this subsection.

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Nov 5, 1986

The good-hearted actions of individuals promote the public good.

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Nov 5, 1986

Unfortunately, this bill so far exceeds acceptable levels of intended budgetary commitments that I must withhold my approval.

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Nov 5, 1986

Future generations of Americans will be thankful for our efforts to humanely regain control of our borders and thereby preserve the value of one of the most sacred possessions of our people: American citizenship.

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Nov 5, 1986

I must emphasize, however, that my action will have no impact on the current conduct of water pollution control programs under the Clean Water Act.

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