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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 7, 1988

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities that may be needed in the process of implementing the January 1981 agreements with Iran and in the eventual normalization of relations with that country.

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Nov 7, 1988

These changes would increase administrative costs and add to the paperwork burden imposed on the public by the census.

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Nov 7, 1988

Their mandate will continue the changes that create jobs, prosperity, and peace for all Americans.

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Nov 7, 1988

Nancy and I congratulate George Bush and Dan Quayle on their historic victory.

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Nov 7, 1988

The bill would impose a substantial new burden on the American taxpayer in future years.

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Nov 7, 1988

The bill would create a substantial amount of unnecessary and complex Federal bureaucracy.

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Nov 7, 1988

The reservation of such power to congressional committees clearly conflicts with the constitutional principles the Supreme Court enunciated in INS v. Chadha, 462 U.S. 919 (1983).

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Nov 6, 1988

There is established, a board of three members to be appointed by the President to investigate this dispute.

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Nov 6, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week of November 13 through November 19, 1988, as National Craniofacial Awareness Week.

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Nov 6, 1988

Your votes tomorrow may be the most important ones cast in America.

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Nov 6, 1988

Well, ladies and gentlemen, we are the change. It began 8 years ago.

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Nov 6, 1988

America was in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

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Nov 6, 1988

Ours is the only one that says 'We, the people' tell the Government what it can do.

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Nov 6, 1988

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the family is the bedrock of America.

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Nov 6, 1988

I think you know what I mean when I say that kind of radical judicial policy would be strictly for the birds.

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Nov 5, 1988

Let us use the welcome occasion of National Women Veterans Recognition Week, 1988, to honor the service, sacrifice, and love of country so gladly given by our women veterans.

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Nov 5, 1988

I urge all government agencies, the health care community, appropriate private organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month of November with appropriate programs and activities to recognize and support hospice…

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Nov 5, 1988

We owe all of them a special debt of gratitude for their part in advancing the promise of freedom.

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Nov 5, 1988

I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 6 through November 12, 1988, as National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

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Nov 4, 1988

You know, violent crime has fallen significantly since 1981 because George and I put criminals on notice.

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