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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 12, 1988

The productivity of American agriculture is one of the great success stories of our time.

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Jul 12, 1988

The interests of Socialism are above the right of nations to self-determination.

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Jul 12, 1988

Buster, they're in a business that makes a Las Vegas crap table look like a guaranteed annual income.

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Jul 12, 1988

The solution to the world agricultural problem is to get government out of the way and let farmers compete.

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Jul 12, 1988

The Brezhnev doctrine is completely unacceptable and unthinkable.

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Jul 12, 1988

Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation and Certain of its Employees Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

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Jul 12, 1988

A vision of liberty not just for one nation but for all nations.

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Jul 11, 1988

The first civil right of all Americans is the right to be free from fear in our homes, on our streets, and in our communities.

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Jul 11, 1988

Our SDI program has provided an important incentive for the Soviets to negotiate seriously.

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Jul 11, 1988

The United States will continue to work actively in the pursuit of a comprehensive peace.

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Jul 11, 1988

Our meeting today has sent a powerful signal to the world of the value the United States places on Kuwait's friendship.

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Jul 11, 1988

It is hereby ordered that Section 3(c)(1) of Executive Order No. 12364 of May 24, 1982, is amended by deleting 'two hundred' and inserting in lieu thereof 'four hundred'.

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Jul 11, 1988

Our goal is a good agreement in each area, not a quick one, and we will not take any shortcuts.

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Jul 11, 1988

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Richard L. Thornburgh to be Attorney General of the United States.

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Jul 11, 1988

The bill's limitation on the President's authority to remove the Director of the National Park Service represents an unwise and unconstitutional impairment of the unitary powers of the Executive branch.

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Jul 11, 1988

Kuwait is respected throughout the world for its moderation, skillful diplomacy, and strong and principled stance against terrorism.

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