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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 17, 1987

Jerome Kern's devotion to this new art form gave inspiration to the next generation of composers and helped bring forth the musical theater now recognized all over the world as distinctly and joyously American.

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Oct 16, 1987

We are doing our best to help narrow the differences between Israel and her Arab neighbors so that real negotiations for peace can get started.

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Oct 16, 1987

Well, simply the normal discomfort after an operation, but nothing more than that.

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Oct 16, 1987

I've always felt that, even between systems as different as ours, if we remain true to our principles and firm in the advocacy of our own interests, some common ground can be found.

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Oct 16, 1987

Freedom of navigation in international waters is a cardinal principle of our policy and, especially in that region of the world, a vital interest.

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Oct 15, 1987

My proposal would reform this doctrine and prevent it from being used as another tool to let guilty criminals off the hook.

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Oct 15, 1987

That welcome is America's welcome, which has ever beckoned millions upon millions of courageous souls to this land of freedom, justice, and opportunity.

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Oct 15, 1987

Until we achieve that goal, however, it is essential that we maintain a safe, modern chemical weapon stockpile to deter use of chemical weapons by potential adversaries.

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Oct 15, 1987

Effective enforcement, however, depends on the legislative will to provide the tools needed to do the job.

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Oct 15, 1987

Government's most fundamental responsibility is the protection of the security of its people.

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Oct 15, 1987

This is an important element of the long-needed modernization of the United States chemical weapon deterrent.

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Oct 15, 1987

The first duty of any civilized society is to protect its honest citizens from those who prey on their innocent fellow citizens.

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Oct 15, 1987

It is scandalous and intolerable that Federal law now provides no enforceable death penalty for terrorists who slaughter defenseless American hostages.

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Oct 15, 1987

I do hereby proclaim October 28, 1987, as National Immigrants Day.

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Oct 15, 1987

The Federal guarantee behind such loans makes them the credit risk equivalent of Treasury securities.

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Oct 15, 1987

I have great confidence in the medical personnel who are in charge of this case.

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Oct 15, 1987

Our ability to compete effectively in international markets depends largely on an often overlooked, but integral element—design quality.

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