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.
The truth is more Americans are working now than at any time in this nation's history.
I call upon the people of the United States to observe that occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Our policy remains firmly based on U.N. Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338 and the Camp David accords.
I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Susan Meredith Phillips to be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The Egyptian-American partnership has already produced significant results, and we'll continue to build on our record of accomplishment.
Our discussions were warm and frank, as discussions between good and trusting friends should be.
I reiterated my commitment to the peace initiative that we announced a little more than a year ago.
I've assured the President that our assistance will be responsive to Egypt's needs.
Our two countries share a common dedication to building a Middle East that is peaceful, prosperous, and secure from outside intervention.
We agree that the solution to that tragic conflict can only come from the Lebanese themselves, free from all foreign interference.
I am approving H.R. 3914 because I believe that it will meet the needs of farmers, while also allowing the Department of Agriculture to carry out its responsibilities to manage these programs in a timely and efficient manner.
We reaffirmed the course set out at the Williamsburg summit as the best blueprint to sustain economic recovery and counter protectionism.
Our Constitution contains the principles that have formed the basis of our national strength, unity, and prosperity.
Today's vote in the Senate sends a strong signal to the world: America stands united, we speak with one voice.
I expressed the thanks of the American people to the Prime Minister for Britain's strong and unequivocal support on this vital issue.
I should tell the teams to check the rink pretty carefully before you skate out on it Friday.
This bicentennial offers an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the principles embodied by the Constitution.





