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.
I am determined that the two remaining tax cuts of our program will be put in place.
I urge all Americans to donate their time and financial resources in support of Red Cross activities.
We must both agree to the right of each side to verify that the other is doing what it said.
The world will be all right if we all start talking to each other instead of about each other.
My biggest regret is that... putting America's house in order has been a tough and painful task.
By giving of ourselves, we give the greatest gift one human being can give another—the gift of love.
You must be doing something right when you're getting rocks thrown at you from both sides.
The services performed by the Red Cross provide us with benefits that would otherwise cost billions of dollars.
We're going to continue, because we believe that the Soviet Union has some problems of their own that have to be resolved.
I'm pleased to announce today that I have offered Prime Minister Nakasone—and he has accepted—the opportunity for Japanese participation in our shuttle program.
Nothing would better prove to the American people the good intentions of our Japanese trading partners than tangible progress in revising relevant Japanese certification laws and regulations.
The Prime Minister's visit so soon after he assumed office underscores the significance that we both place on U.S.-Japanese relations.
We must not allow gaping deficits to block the economic growth that alone can bring lasting recovery.
We stand as equal partners in the world, and I'm convinced no two nations are more mutually dependent than the United States and Japan.
And, again, we've enjoyed and appreciate this visit by the Prime Minister and look forward to welcoming him to our country again for the Williamsburg summit this spring.
There's been no obstacle too great, no task too demanding when the American people joined their hearts and minds in a united effort.
We must not turn our backs on their pain, nor waste their mighty resource.





