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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 9, 1987

The bill is unacceptable to the Administration as reported by the Appropriations Committee because of excessive funding.

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Nov 9, 1987

The legislation I propose today will give these men and women the tools they need to get the job done efficiently, fairly, and thoroughly.

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Nov 9, 1987

The United States continues to cooperate closely with its C,-7 [economic summit participants] allies to promote exchange rate stability.

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Nov 9, 1987

The Committee completely ignores all Administration initiatives concerning REA loan programs.

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Nov 9, 1987

There's not a better time or better way to salute those valiant men and women than to announce today my decision to support the creation of a Cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Nov 9, 1987

I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate activities to learn about food banks and how they are helping or could help people in their communities.

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Nov 9, 1987

Your visit emphasizes the close and special relationship between our two countries.

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Nov 8, 1987

Only democracy will fulfill our promises to the Nicaraguan people.

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Nov 8, 1987

United Way of America is demonstrating to the world how a caring nation can unite to help the less fortunate among us.

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Nov 8, 1987

Japan is not only a close ally of the United States but is also a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and has long been one of the strongest supporters of the international non-proliferation regime.

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Nov 8, 1987

It is important to recall at this time that our nuclear deterrent has for over 40 years kept the peace.

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Nov 8, 1987

The people of this country are entitled to receive full value for the disposal of their Federal lands, and I intend to do what I can to achieve this result.

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Nov 8, 1987

That is my objective and one the United States is prepared to work energetically toward.

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Nov 8, 1987

Nothing makes me prouder as I travel abroad than when leaders of other nations ask me to share our formula for success in encouraging private sector initiatives.

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Nov 8, 1987

I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153 (b), (d)), the text of a proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United…

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Nov 8, 1987

When released from the daily struggles, we can look back and assess the full magnitude of what we have accomplished.

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Nov 8, 1987

And I said, 'Well, what do you mean?' Well, she said, 'Yes, in your country people do things that way voluntarily, but not in any other country.'

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Nov 8, 1987

It was a new Italian society to now bring about private sector initiatives and do things by private giving of the people.

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Nov 8, 1987

I am reluctantly signing H.R. 1366, an act to provide for the transfer of certain lands in the State of Arizona and for other purposes.

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Nov 6, 1987

The United States will be watching to see if the Sandinistas were sincere when they signed the Guatemala accord.

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Nov 6, 1987

I've made it clear to all concerned that Filipino democracy and President Aquino have America's full support.

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Nov 6, 1987

President Aquino believes, as I do, that free enterprise is the most powerful engine of economic progress known to humanity.

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