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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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Jun 23, 1988

Who can love this country more than the men and women who've been prisoners of a foreign power?

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Jun 23, 1988

You know that freedom has its enemies, you've stared them in the eye, and you've suffered at their hands.

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Jun 23, 1988

We can all be grateful that during the past 50 years a special effort has made more employment opportunities available to blind and other severely disabled Americans.

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Jun 23, 1988

The use of public funding in the District of Columbia for abortions is an unacceptable violation of a basic civil right — the right to life.

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Jun 23, 1988

A strong defense is one of our most basic human needs because it's the price of maintaining peace.

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Jun 22, 1988

Mississippi can take pride in the accomplishments of John Stennis, but he is a United States Senator, and so we celebrate his contribution to all of America.

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Jun 22, 1988

One man, committed to God and country, willing to work hard and sacrifice personal gain and comfort, can make a difference.

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Jun 22, 1988

I hereby extend to the International Committee of the Red Cross the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act.

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Jun 22, 1988

Senator Stennis has served in the Senate for one-fifth of the life of this nation.

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Jun 21, 1988

The proceeds of this sale should be earmarked for the acquisition of oil for a 10 million barrel Defense Petroleum Inventory (DPI).

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Jun 21, 1988

I have admired the way Turkey overcame the forces of terrorism and anarchy which threatened your freedoms in the late 1970's.

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