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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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Mar 30, 1988

The public interest of the United States includes adhering to our international obligations.

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Mar 28, 1988

I do hereby proclaim March 29, 1988, as Education Day, U.S.A.

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Mar 28, 1988

I transmit herewith the Treaty between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Belgium on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.

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Mar 27, 1988

If automotive technology had progressed as fast and as far as semiconductor technology has in the last 20 years, a Rolls Royce today would cost less than $3.

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Mar 27, 1988

Voluntarism's essence is the willingness to share blessings and the courage to pursue an ideal.

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Mar 27, 1988

America is still the leader in innovation and entrepreneurial drive.

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Mar 27, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the month of April 1988 as Cancer Control Month.

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Mar 25, 1988

I will not sign a bill that imperils our economy and threatens growth.

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Mar 24, 1988

The Commission's grant program is a non-essential activity and proposes no appropriations for it.

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Mar 24, 1988

The United States Government wants to participate in these processes.

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Mar 24, 1988

My central arms control objective has been to reduce substantially, and ultimately to eliminate, nuclear weapons and rid the world of the nuclear threat.

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Mar 23, 1988

It is important to preserve adequate stocks of uranium to meet national defense needs.

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Mar 23, 1988

Teachers deserve at least as much praise and thanks and honor as those in any other profession in our society.

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Mar 23, 1988

If a school has a drug problem, then we might as well stop and forget about improving education through qualified teachers, a solid curriculum, high expectations, performance-based pay, or any other reform measure.

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Mar 23, 1988

I think the problem of the homeless, like so many other problems, actually belongs at the local community and State level.

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Mar 22, 1988

My veto pen remains ready and available if the final work product of the conference remains antitrade, anticonsumer, antijobs, and antigrowth.

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Mar 22, 1988

I have determined that, under section 802(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, during the previous year Panama has not cooperated fully with the United States.

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Mar 22, 1988

Together we're going to create jobs, to generate new fortunes of wealth for many, and provide a legacy for the children of each of our countries.

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Mar 22, 1988

This Order is not intended to reflect any belief that the form of Executive Order No. 12559 was invalid, but is intended solely to accomplish the purpose of that Order.

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Mar 22, 1988

The American people can never be satisfied with a strategic situation where, to keep the peace, we rely on a threat of vengeance.

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Mar 22, 1988

It's in economic freedom that men and women can give the fullest expression of their inborn creativity.

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Mar 22, 1988

SDI, in fact, provided a valuable incentive for the Soviets to return to the bargaining table and to negotiate seriously over strategic arms reductions.

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Mar 22, 1988

General headnote 3(e)(v)(A) to the TSUS is modified by striking out 'Panama' from the enumeration of independent countries whose products are eligible for benefits under the GSP.

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Mar 22, 1988

Well, there are a number of other subjects that we continue to discuss with each other.

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