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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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Nov 15, 1987

I believe that if America remains firm and strong, we can usher in a new age of peace and freedom.

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Nov 13, 1987

The day the Sandinistas or another political movement are chosen freely in elections accepted by all Nicaraguans, there will be no more reason for violence.

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Nov 12, 1987

This land of freedom was built, and is still being built, by men and women who, without chroniclers, without heralds, have brought a warrior's courage to the challenges of everyday life.

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Nov 12, 1987

There is a heart in America—a good, deep, loving, and true heart.

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Nov 12, 1987

I am today announcing my intention to raise tariffs on Brazilian exports to the United States and to prohibit imports from Brazil of certain computer products in response to the maintenance by Brazil of unfair trade practices in the area…

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Nov 11, 1987

The administration supports making the Veterans Administration a Cabinet Department as proposed in H.R. 3471.

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Nov 11, 1987

Let there be no mistake about it: The withdrawal of Soviet forces is the key to resolving the Afghan crisis.

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Nov 11, 1987

The freedom we enjoy allows our arts to breathe the spirit of liberty and to ennoble, inspire, and nourish us.

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Nov 11, 1987

The bill would undermine the integrity and independence of the traditionally non-partisan civil service by allowing unfettered off-duty partisan electioneering and political activity by all Federal employees.

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Nov 11, 1987

If this bill were to reach the President's desk, his senior advisers would recommend its disapproval.

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Nov 11, 1987

The arts lie at the heart of our Nation and of the heritage we cherish.

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Nov 10, 1987

When the day comes that I cave in to the liberals, I will be long gone from here.

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Nov 10, 1987

Judge Kennedy represents the best tradition of America's judiciary.

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Nov 9, 1987

Israel has provided leadership in harnessing science and technology to human needs.

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Nov 9, 1987

This bill is a direct outgrowth of a deep concern this Administration has had about the effects of obscenity and child pornography in our Nation.

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Nov 9, 1987

The Committee rejects the President's proposals to terminate programs whose conservation goals could largely be achieved through the conservation activities mandated in the Food Security Act of 1985.

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Nov 9, 1987

The unnamed White House and administration officials quoted in today's New York Times article on the dollar were not speaking for the administration.

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Nov 9, 1987

With this bill, we are putting the purveyors of illegal obscenity and child pornography on notice: your industry's days are numbered.

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Nov 9, 1987

Veterans have always had a strong voice in our government, but it's time to give them the recognition that they so rightly deserve.

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Nov 9, 1987

Israel has never lost sight of its destiny to be a nation of free people living by the principles of democracy.

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Nov 9, 1987

This bill will mandate the keeping of verifiable records as to the actual age and identity of each performer.

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Nov 9, 1987

I pledge to you that we will persevere in our efforts to persuade the Soviet Union to meet its international obligations.

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