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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 21, 1988

The commercial development of space will unleash a new age of entrepreneurship for companies large and small.

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Sep 21, 1988

There's a great crop of GOP candidates from races for the county courthouses up to the State supreme court.

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Sep 21, 1988

Well, I say we can't have America's poor and needy in the thrall of failed liberal notions that have failed to—or helped to perpetuate their poverty and left them without hope.

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Sep 21, 1988

I urge the Congress to do the same with the remaining appropriations bills before the new fiscal year begins on October 1.

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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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Sep 21, 1988

America is going to space again, and we're going there to stay.

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Sep 20, 1988

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Marion C. Blakey.

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Sep 19, 1988

His service in the Cabinet will speak to all Americans, from every background, in every circumstance.

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Sep 19, 1988

The Department of Agriculture strongly supports development of new uses for farm and forest products.

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