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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 19, 1987

It has been a pleasure to have had this opportunity to discuss these issues with Prime Minister Gandhi and to renew a very real friendship.

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Oct 19, 1987

I am delighted to welcome once again Prime Minister Gandhi to the White House.

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Oct 19, 1987

Well, as I told you, we are consulting continuously—and have been since this started—with others in our own administration, but also outside forces.

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Oct 19, 1987

I believe that there remains room in the markets for a further decline in interest rates.

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Oct 19, 1987

The economic fundamentals in this country remain sound, and our citizens should not panic.

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Oct 19, 1987

Having predicted for 30 years that the deficit would get out of control as it did...

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Oct 19, 1987

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 2224.

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Oct 19, 1987

Then why don't they fix the blame, as I have tried to, where it belongs: on the Legislature, which has gone on now for more than 50 years defending deficit spending.

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Oct 19, 1987

I'm willing to be a participant in anything that can bring us together.

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Oct 19, 1987

I look forward to cooperating with the Congress in pursuit of our mutual, overriding aim of peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region.

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Oct 19, 1987

We noted that in the years since our meeting in 1985 substantial progress has been made.

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Oct 18, 1987

Acting pursuant to my authority as Commander in Chief, United States naval vessels at 7 a.m. e.d.t. today struck an Iranian military platform in international waters in the central Persian Gulf.

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Oct 18, 1987

The United States has no desire for a military confrontation with Iran, but the Government of Iran should be under no illusion about our determination and ability to protect our ships and our interests against unprovoked attacks.

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Oct 18, 1987

The Commerce Department is one of the class acts of the administration, and so are you.

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Oct 18, 1987

A strong and growing global economy is the great hope of the world of the next century.

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Oct 18, 1987

Too often your work is not sufficiently recognized, so let me leave you today with my profound thanks.

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Oct 18, 1987

It is a prudent yet restrained response to this unlawful use of force against the United States and to numerous violations of the rights of other nonbelligerents.

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Oct 17, 1987

Just fine. Just left her. We've been together all afternoon and had lunch together, and she's feeling fine.

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Oct 17, 1987

His melodies will live in our voices and warm our hearts for many years to come.

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Oct 17, 1987

New generations of audiences of all ages and backgrounds have taken Kern's melodies to heart and given them a permanent place in our American musical heritage.

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Oct 17, 1987

You've proven something I've always suspected: that when you hear a great tune, and you aren't quite sure who wrote it, you could guess Jerome Kern and 9 times out of 10 you'd be right.

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Oct 17, 1987

He wanted to go beyond the old-fashioned musical revues and bring forth a vigorous new art form, a story told in music.

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