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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 22, 1988

We reaffirm our commitment to achieving a balanced conclusion to the Vienna Follow-Up Meeting.

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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

A party that once stood for the broad interests of America's working men and women has become a party fixated on the narrow agenda of the liberal elites and special interest groups.

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Sep 22, 1988

The overwhelming vote in favor of the legislation reflects the strong commitment of the American people to ridding our society of illegal drugs.

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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

If the history books are honest, they'll say the Soviets did business because they knew we meant business.

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Sep 21, 1988

I have today signed H.R. 4775, the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1989.

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