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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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Apr 21, 1988

Such competition from innovative health care providers can benefit consumers through increased choices and lower prices.

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Apr 20, 1988

I'm so desperate for attention I almost considered holding a news conference.

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Apr 20, 1988

Dukakis' foreign policy views are a little too far left for me.

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Apr 20, 1988

Preparing me for a press conference was like reinventing the wheel.

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Apr 20, 1988

Trust the people, let government get out of the way, and leave unharnessed the energy and dynamism of free men and women.

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Apr 20, 1988

I ask health care professionals, public and private service organizations, and all Americans to join in supporting this humanitarian cause.

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Apr 20, 1988

You know, Ethiopia, of course, for that matter in every country in which the Soviets have imposed a regime, the issues of human rights and regional conflicts merge into one greater issue: that of Soviet intentions, designs, and behavior…

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Apr 20, 1988

If the Congress wants to bring the Panamanian economy to its knees, why doesn't it just go down there and run it?

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Apr 20, 1988

The will for freedom has defeated the will for power, as it always has, and I believe, always will.

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Apr 20, 1988

I thought it was extraordinary that Richard Nixon went on 'Meet The Press' and spent an entire hour with Chris Wallace, Tom Brokaw, and John Chancellor.

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Apr 20, 1988

America, by supporting freedom fighters against brutal dictatorships, is helping to advance the values we hold most dear: peace, freedom, human rights, and yes, democracy.

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Apr 20, 1988

The Soviets understand that this is our position and that we wouldn't have entered into this agreement without it.

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Apr 19, 1988

We agree that aggressive steps should be taken to prevent, treat, and find a cure for AIDS.

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Apr 19, 1988

I intend to nominate William H. LeBlanc III to be a Commissioner of the Postal Rate Commission.

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Apr 19, 1988

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Fowler C. West to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Apr 19, 1988

I hereby proclaim the period of April 17 through April 24, 1988, as Jewish Heritage Week.

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Apr 18, 1988

Our dream is a nation of drug free communities, drug free workplaces, drug free homes, and drug free schools.

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Apr 18, 1988

I ask you today to carry out your dreams and to continue to make this nation the greatest innovator in the world.

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