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.
Jul 24, 1988
I urge each of you to help protect our peace, defend our freedom, and to live each moment so that at the end of the day it might be said of you—in the words of another favorite saying of mine which is from the Scriptures—'Well done, thou…
Jul 24, 1988
I am sending to the Congress what will be one of the most historic pieces of legislation during my Presidency: implementing legislation for the U.S.-Canada free trade agreement.
Jul 24, 1988
This agreement is moving quickly because it's good for the United States, it's good for Canada, it's good for our continent.
Jul 24, 1988
And yet in a broader sense, the free trade agreement is a case of governments rushing to catch up with their peoples.
Jul 24, 1988
Many of our farmers purchased Federal crop insurance, a sound business decision.
Jul 24, 1988
In America, I've always believed that each of us has a special responsibility because we have the freedom to use our talents to the fullest.
Jul 22, 1988
Americans with the most income pay more of our total income taxes than before; many Americans at the bottom of the scale no longer pay any income tax at all.
Jul 22, 1988
When their party left the White House 8 years ago, inflation was at one of the highest levels in American history.
Jul 22, 1988
Today manufacturing productivity is rising strongly—some rate us as the most competitive nation for manufacturing costs in the industrial world.
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