A Presidential agricultural task force to Liberia will arrive in Monrovia November 7 on a 2-week mission.
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've never believed more strongly that America is beginning a season of hope.
I'm not going to sugar-coat this news, because I cannot hide my own personal ache.
Jobs must be our most urgent priority, and lasting solutions must be our constant and consistent principle.
Today I announced my intention to reappoint individuals to the National Institute of Justice Advisory Board.
I am pleased to announce my recess appointment of Donald P. Hodel as Secretary of Energy.
You have met many challenges over the past twenty months and contributed a great deal of progress toward America's secure energy future.
The development of democratic institutions to complement economic growth is a parallel objective to which we are equally committed.
You have been a most loyal supporter and team player, for which I am most grateful.
America's highest mission is to encourage the world along the path of peace.
Democracy cannot be imposed from outside and it frequently evolves only after patient, incremental steps.
We must not underestimate the task that we face in supporting the growth of democracy.
There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or her own destiny.
Your presence today already provides inspiration to those who believe in and work for democracy.
It's an opportunity to point out to the world that democracy gives to the people of each nation a chance to chart their own course.
The free flow and the open competition of ideas is the heart of our free societies.





