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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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Jan 26, 1988

Such assistance is essential to enhance the national security of the United States by advancing the prospects for democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America.

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Jan 25, 1988

I believe that the proposed amendments will not be detrimental to United States shipping and should be accepted.

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Jan 25, 1988

Egypt has always occupied a leadership position in the Arab world.

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Jan 24, 1988

Let us prove to them and to ourselves that democracy works even in an election year.

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Jan 24, 1988

Money can never take the place of basics like discipline, hard work, and, yes, homework.

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Jan 22, 1988

No issue that we will take up in the year ahead is more significant than the issue of peace with freedom.

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Jan 21, 1988

If we abandon them now, if Congress votes down aid, we will be abandoning the only real cause for peace and freedom and democracy in Nicaragua.

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Jan 21, 1988

Our new regulations will put an end to this conflict of interest in eases where title X funds are involved.

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Jan 21, 1988

Yet no one calls it imposing morality to prohibit the taking of life after a child is born.

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Jan 18, 1988

Strength, not weakness, is the best way to achieve results with our adversaries.

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Jan 18, 1988

I also certify that this BIGEYE program is, in my considered judgment, vital to our national defense.

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Jan 18, 1988

I am very optimistic—and with good reason—about the future of U.S.-Japan relations in the coming century.

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Jan 18, 1988

This and other actions to modernize our limited chemical retaliatory capability serve to deter the use of chemical weapons by our potential adversaries.

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Jan 18, 1988

The best thing government can do for a free people is get its hands out of their pockets and get out of their way.

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Jan 18, 1988

When we look back, 1988 will be a year of great accomplishment toward our goals.

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Jan 14, 1988

Well, thank you very much. And thank you all, and God bless you all.

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Jan 14, 1988

Most certainly, that includes being diligent in your studies, and it also means saying no to drugs.

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Jan 14, 1988

The trade deficit for November fell 25 percent from the October level.

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