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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 25, 1988

If we would have peace, we must acknowledge the elementary rights of our fellow human beings.

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Sep 25, 1988

Abortions deny unborn Americans the most precious of civil rights — the right to life.

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Sep 25, 1988

Respect for human rights is the first and fundamental mission of this body.

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Sep 22, 1988

The authorization of additional appropriations is contrary to the need to reduce the deficit.

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Sep 22, 1988

When the history books are written, they'll say: They brought America back from the brink.

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Sep 22, 1988

The sides noted significant results in all of the principal areas of the Helsinki Final Act.

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Sep 22, 1988

If the Senate will act swiftly on the drug bill, we can enact this year a bill that will give us the tools to achieve the drug-free America we all seek.

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