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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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Jul 13, 1988

I want to let you know that we will do everything that we can.

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Jul 13, 1988

It is three miles away from the site where Lewis and Clark portaged around the Great Falls of the Missouri River;

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Jul 13, 1988

The latter site has already been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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Jul 13, 1988

I'm calling today for Congress to act quickly on comprehensive drought relief.

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Jul 13, 1988

The National Park Service already administers four units of the National Park System commemorating the Lewis and Clark expedition.

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Jul 13, 1988

Well, right now, that's on the floor in the Congress, and we really have a bipartisan group together.

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Jul 12, 1988

Central America is not the target. We're just a stepping stone.

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Jul 12, 1988

America will never forget your plight, and we will never cease to speak the truth.

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Jul 12, 1988

This humanitarian assistance should not be used as a means to other ends.

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Jul 12, 1988

America shall light the path as the whole world climbs out of the dark abyss of tyranny to freedom.

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Jul 12, 1988

True history is not written on paper but in the hearts of people.

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Jul 12, 1988

Tomorrow, when I meet with a group of those farmers right out there in the heart of the drought...

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Jul 12, 1988

Our administration is committed to taking whatever actions are necessary to protect America's farmers from excessive losses during this drought.

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