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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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Oct 21, 1987

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 3097.

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Oct 21, 1987

Many other efforts are being undertaken under existing authority to inventory and preserve historic Olmsted landscapes.

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Oct 21, 1987

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 2818.

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Oct 21, 1987

I think the trade agreement that we reached with them is one of the foremost things that has happened in this area in history.

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Oct 21, 1987

The administration opposes H.R. 3460 because many of its provisions would seriously interfere with the efficient operation of the veterans' employment and training program.

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Oct 21, 1987

Consumer education — of the kind embodied in H.R. 515 — will enable those using credit cards to search for the lowest interest rates available.

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Oct 21, 1987

The bill is unnecessary, given that the contributions of Frederick Olmsted to landscape architecture are already well commemorated in the National Park System.

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Oct 21, 1987

We have the highest percentage of the potential work force at work than we've had in the entire history of the United States.

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Oct 21, 1987

The bill is premature in that the Department of the Interior is currently working on a proposal to amend the Self-Determination Act.

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Oct 21, 1987

The administration has no objection to House passage of H.J. Res. 112 but will work in the Senate to amend the structure of the Commission to ensure that the President appoints a majority of the 18 members.

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Oct 20, 1987

The bill does not comport with constitutional requirements and is otherwise objectionable.

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Oct 20, 1987

Congress throws money at its own priorities but ignores the priorities and the commitments this nation has to help build our national security.

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Oct 20, 1987

Certainly, when more than half of the loss has already been regained, that sounds as if someone discovered that the economy is still rather sound.

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Oct 20, 1987

Oh, yes, because we've got a crisis that they brought on over the last 50 years of a deficit that's got to be resolved.

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Oct 20, 1987

Well, I will listen to what they have to say if they will listen to what I have to say about the fact that raising taxes has always resulted in a lowering of the revenues.

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Oct 20, 1987

Well, all these excuses are just that, excuses—and they're dead wrong.

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Oct 19, 1987

This Order shall be reported to the Congress and shall be published in the Federal Register.

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Oct 19, 1987

I urge the Senate to give this Agreement prompt consideration and its advice and consent to ratification.

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Oct 19, 1987

My objective is stability and reduced tensions in South Asia and that our assistance is not directed at India.

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Oct 19, 1987

There is nothing in what has happened here that should result in a recession.

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