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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 17, 1988

Such requirements would conflict with the constitutional protection afforded the integrity and confidentiality of the internal deliberations of the Executive branch.

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Oct 17, 1988

I must, however, note that S. 908, like the Inspector General Act of 1978, raises certain constitutional concerns.

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Oct 17, 1988

I have, however, signed this legislation because it makes clear that the United States will continue to do everything possible to assure that the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia is brought to an end.

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Oct 17, 1988

I welcome this clear statement of principles on a subject on which we are all in agreement.

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Oct 17, 1988

Everybody down here—their hearts are with you and we just—our prayers are also with you.

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Oct 17, 1988

We're very proud of all of you and what you're doing up there.

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Oct 17, 1988

I have today signed S. 908, the 'Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988.'

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Oct 17, 1988

Unless properly construed, the Act's reporting requirements could impermissibly interfere with the President's control over the deliberative processes of the Executive branch.

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Oct 17, 1988

My Administration has had a long-standing and deep commitment to the work of the Inspectors General within the Executive branch.

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Oct 17, 1988

I'm calling first of all—I just have to tell you how much I'm impressed by all that you are doing up there in this effort on the whales.

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