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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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Sep 30, 1988

I urge the Senate to return to this issue and to give our law enforcement agencies the support they need.

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Sep 30, 1988

Public money should not be used for abortions; many liberals said it should be.

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Sep 30, 1988

Nevertheless, simply getting timely congressional action is a great achievement.

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Sep 30, 1988

These victories didn't come easily, but each will help shape our nation in the years ahead.

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Sep 29, 1988

The lesson from Munich is too clear and too important to be forgotten.

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Sep 29, 1988

Although the Administration supports efforts to expedite the Navajo-Hopi relocation, it opposes enactment of S. 1236 in its current form.

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Sep 29, 1988

H.R. 3718 is also objectionable because it would permit the lowering of interest rates on the debentures of certain SBA-supported companies.

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Sep 29, 1988

Let us go forth then, you and I, to tell the American people what really is at stake: the fate of generations to come.

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Sep 29, 1988

Well, let's just say I disagree with their position on things like that.

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Sep 29, 1988

Yes, the family is the bedrock of our nation, but it is also the engine that gives our country life.

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