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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 4, 1988

Will you give George Bush the kind of support he needs in the Congress by sending Doug Carl to Congress?

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Nov 4, 1988

No laws have any validity or binding force without the consent and approbation of the people.

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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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Nov 4, 1988

Yes, there's only one man I trust to bring this country forward, ever forward, toward its destiny of greatness.

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Nov 4, 1988

Yes, these have been a great 8 years, but America's greatest days are still to come.

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Nov 4, 1988

Every one gives you an opportunity to say: This is what I want the future to look like.

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Nov 4, 1988

I do hereby proclaim November 1988 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month.

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Nov 4, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the period beginning November 6, 1988, and ending November 12, 1988, as National Disabled Americans Week.

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Nov 4, 1988

Today, Alzheimer's disease affects nearly 2 1/2 million Americans.

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Nov 4, 1988

If you have to change horses in midstream, doesn't it make sense to get on one that's going the same direction you are?

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Nov 4, 1988

Reaffirm the words in the Declaration of Independence: 'All men are created equal.'

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Nov 4, 1988

The future is bright, and it's getting brighter because we've been bringing good jobs and hopes and opportunity to all the citizens in this country.

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Nov 4, 1988

I think I will start raising a holier that they ought to get rid of that law because it's an infringement on your right to vote for who you want to vote for.

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Nov 4, 1988

Today America is in the longest peacetime expansion ever recorded.

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Nov 4, 1988

Without the fundamental freedom of the right to choose, hope disintegrates.

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Nov 4, 1988

We believe in strong judges who respect the Constitution and who are serious about fighting crime.

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Nov 3, 1988

The unemployment rate has fallen to 5.2 percent, which means it's the best it's been in more than 14 years.

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