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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 2, 1988

The other could keep alive prospects for democracy and meaningful talks toward peace.

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Mar 1, 1988

The most direct threat to our security and to stability in Europe lies in the Soviet Union's massive military presence at a level far exceeding its defense needs.

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Mar 1, 1988

Arms are only the symptom, not the cause of the political division of Europe between free and unfree societies.

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Mar 1, 1988

We'll spare no effort in our search for a comprehensive peace settlement.

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Mar 1, 1988

We're determined to ensure that the alliance's defenses remain strong.

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Feb 29, 1988

Preservation of the civil rights of Americans is an important function of government.

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Feb 29, 1988

I will veto the bill if it is presented to me in its current form.

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Feb 29, 1988

My Administration has supported the effort to end discrimination against women, such as in collegiate athletics.

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Feb 28, 1988

I herewith transmit a report specifying my determination of the uniform percentage necessary to reduce outlays for travel, transportation, and subsistence by $23.6 million.

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Feb 28, 1988

I have determined that the following major producing and/or major transit countries do not meet the standards set forth in Section 481(h)(2)(A): Afghanistan, Iran, Panama and Syria.

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Feb 28, 1988

Nothing could be more important than our Strategic Defense Initiative, SDI—a strategic defense that threatens no one.

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Feb 28, 1988

St. Patrick's Day is a time to recall as well the many links between Ireland and America.

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Feb 28, 1988

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. I), it is hereby ordered that section…

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Feb 28, 1988

Let me say one thing about the treaty: It is not based on trust.

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Feb 28, 1988

There is no alternative: United States security demands a free and democratic Nicaragua.

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Feb 28, 1988

I seek to remind America and the world of the debt we owe to the Irish people.

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Feb 28, 1988

It is most desirable that this Protocol be considered by the Senate as soon as possible and that the Senate give advice and consent to ratification.

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Feb 28, 1988

St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland a millennium and a half ago.

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Feb 28, 1988

American patriotism is, quite simply, the call to freedom, everywhere, for all peoples.

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Feb 28, 1988

I hereby determine that it is in the vital national interests of the United States to certify the following countries: Laos, Lebanon, and Paraguay.

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