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.
Jul 22, 1988
You would never have guessed that, after dropping by 3 percent when their party was last in the White House, the real income of the typical American family has grown by more than 10 percent since the current expansion began.
Jul 22, 1988
When their party left the White House 8 years ago, inflation was at one of the highest levels in American history.
Jul 22, 1988
No, listening to the rhetoric, you'd never have guessed America's economy is the strongest in decades.
Jul 22, 1988
Today manufacturing productivity is rising strongly—some rate us as the most competitive nation for manufacturing costs in the industrial world.
Jul 22, 1988
Americans with the most income pay more of our total income taxes than before; many Americans at the bottom of the scale no longer pay any income tax at all.
Jul 21, 1988
Unless these amendments are adopted, however, the President's senior advisers would recommend a veto of H.R. 4054.
Jul 19, 1988
It opposes the enactment of S. 1579 because it would authorize appropriations far in excess of those contained in the President's FY 1989 Budget.
Jul 18, 1988
I therefore strongly urge the Congress to complete consideration of the remaining 12 appropriations bills and to transmit them to me in a timely manner as well.
Jul 18, 1988
The public interest is best served when budget laws are enacted individually, after careful deliberation over the spending measures by members of Congress and the President.
Jul 17, 1988
We will remain forever steadfast in our commitment to speak out for those who cannot, to seek justice for those to whom it is denied, and to assist freedom-seeking peoples everywhere.
Jul 17, 1988
We cannot and will not shirk our duty and responsibility to insist on the speediest end to subjugation, persecution, and discrimination in the captive nations.
Jul 15, 1988
Getting the Government off your backs and out of your pockets has worked.
Jul 15, 1988
It's only natural for individual men and women to want to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Jul 14, 1988
designate Armand Hammer to be Chairman of the President's Cancer Panel
Jul 13, 1988
The latter site has already been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Jul 13, 1988
I learned something here about being grateful for your opportunities.
Jul 13, 1988
It is three miles away from the site where Lewis and Clark portaged around the Great Falls of the Missouri River;
Jul 13, 1988
The area proposed as an interpretive center in H.R. 1982, however, is a State park that contains no nationally significant resources.
Jul 13, 1988
I think we're coming up with a program that will have bipartisan support.
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