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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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Nov 13, 1988

Each of them, and thousands of others, help keep America strong by making American products the best products available.

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Nov 13, 1988

We owe a debt of gratitude to the foundation that helped support this award and the many private sector individuals, especially the examiners, who made the award possible through their own dedication to quality.

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Nov 13, 1988

America's economic strength depends on industry's ability to improve productivity and quality and to remain on the cutting edge of technology.

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Nov 13, 1988

They realize that customer satisfaction through better quality is the goal.

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Nov 13, 1988

Well, that statement has been made, and now we can only wait and see.

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Nov 13, 1988

Well, I only know this thing—that apparently—that there has been an indication that they are willing to abide by [U.N. Security Council Resolution] 242 and hope it's true because then that would mean some progress, although I think there…

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Nov 11, 1988

Every veteran in this country deserves our thanks and gratitude this weekend of all weekends.

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Nov 11, 1988

We the people going to the polls to determine our political destiny.

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Nov 11, 1988

I think the United States of America did itself proud with the selection of George Bush as the 41st President of the United States.

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Nov 11, 1988

Once again our young men and women are proud to wear the uniform of their country—Flight Lieutenant George Bush sure was.

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Nov 10, 1988

We see these men and know them once again—and know how much we owe them, how much they have given us, and how much we can never fully repay.

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Nov 10, 1988

You must never again be sent to fight and die unless we are prepared to let them win.

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Nov 10, 1988

For all time, they are what we can only aspire to be: giving, unselfish, the epitome of human love—to lay down one's life so that others might live.

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Nov 10, 1988

As they thought of us then, so, too, we think of them now, with love, with devotion, and with faith.

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Nov 10, 1988

Today, Veterans Day, we take that moment to embrace the gentle heroes of Vietnam and of all our wars.

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Nov 10, 1988

Those who know freedom remember today those who gave up life for freedom.

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Nov 10, 1988

Who can doubt that the cause for which our men fought was just?

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Nov 10, 1988

Our liberties, our values, all for which America stands is safe today because brave men and women have been ready to face the fire at freedom's front.

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Nov 9, 1988

Section I of the Act provides that, for purposes of service-connected disability compensation, the dental injuries that Mr. Graham incurred in the Battle of Guadalcanal will be considered to be a permanent service-connected disability…

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