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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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Oct 2, 1988

I hereby designate Afghans returning to and resettling in Afghanistan and Afghans internally displaced within Afghanistan as persons qualifying for assistance under Section 2(b)(2) of the Act.

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Oct 2, 1988

H.R. 5410 would make capital more costly in the United States, cutting into economic growth and new jobs.

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Oct 2, 1988

No other nation in the world has done more to preserve and improve its natural environment.

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Oct 2, 1988

I reiterated my strong confidence in the U.N. Secretary General.

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Oct 2, 1988

Columbus remains an inspiration for them and for all Americans, and a source of comity between the peoples of Italy and the United States.

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Oct 2, 1988

It would also include consumer rights of action in the Lanham Act with far-reaching implications.

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Oct 2, 1988

Generations of Americans recall the lines of Joaquin Miller's poem, 'Columbus': 'Now speak, brave Adm'r'l, speak and say'—He said: 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'

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Oct 2, 1988

We will continue to support strongly the effort to achieve a settlement of this tragic conflict.

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