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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 7, 1988

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Aug 8, 1988

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Thomas J. Healey.

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Aug 8, 1988

You're the ones who have taken our broad policies and put them into practice one day at a time.

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Aug 5, 1988

Let me ask you: What could be more deplorable than to use the defense of this nation as a political pawn?

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Aug 4, 1988

I am satisfied that the bill would offer payments to the farmers who actually suffer the losses.

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Aug 4, 1988

I have approved a 10-point action plan to advance the national and international response to the public health threat caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and the AIDS epidemic.

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Aug 4, 1988

Please provide Dr. Macdonald with appropriate information about your progress.

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Aug 4, 1988

I transmit herewith, for Senate advice and consent to ratification, the Convention between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the…

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Aug 3, 1988

The proposed legislation would... cost the U.S. coal industry about $250 million.

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Aug 3, 1988

New sanctions would jeopardize South Africa's continued participation in this promising diplomatic initiative.

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Aug 3, 1988

Such a change would place administrative burdens on the Federal contracting agencies, increase the cost of Federal contracts, and require the development of a new body of Federal procurement procedures.

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