Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
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.
I believe that these considerations clearly warrant this renewal of the general waiver authority.
Your work here in London has proven invaluable in ensuring that the special relationship we enjoy with Great Britain continues to bear fruit.
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today 'cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.
Throughout this decade and in Moscow this week has helped bring mankind along the road of that pilgrimage.
I further determine that the continuation of the waivers applicable to the Hungarian People's Republic and the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.
Believe me, as far as Nancy and I are concerned, there's no place like home.
It is how much we have in common and the depth of our friendship that truly matters.
I also know that a visit like this is an exceptional one, one that takes you away from your day-to-day business.
This Administration, like every previous Administration, believes that the War Powers Resolution constitutes an unconstitutional infringement on the President's authorities.
Whatever triumphs or disappointments ahead, we must keep to this strategy of strength and candor, this strategy of hope.
I continue to believe that extending the current waivers applicable to Hungary and the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.
Let us resolve to continue, one nation, one people, united in our love of peace and freedom.
The history of our time will undoubtedly include a footnote about how, during this decade and the last, the voice of retreat and hopelessness reached a crescendo in the West.
Creating a deadline by which United States Armed Forces would have to cease convoying or escorting certain vessels would encourage attacks on international shipping as soon as the United States withdraws.
Our pledge...is to work to continue building a better understanding between our two countries.
We have much to learn from peoples of foreign lands and other cultures.





