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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 7, 1988

I am pleased the Senate voted to sustain my veto of H.R. 3, the Omnibus Trade bill.

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Jun 6, 1988

William H. Fite has the experience and the background to serve effectively in this important position.

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Jun 6, 1988

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1989, the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.

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Jun 6, 1988

Mr. Glennon was a Foreign Service officer for the Department of State.

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Jun 6, 1988

I am proud of that history and of the fact that through the peoples of Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands the United States has contributed to the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Pacific Islands.

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Jun 5, 1988

With Penny's passing, I have lost a loyal friend and a compatriot deeply committed to my administration.

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Jun 5, 1988

Nations distrust each other not because they are armed; they are armed because they distrust each other.

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Jun 5, 1988

Natural gas is a clean-burning, abundant, competitively priced fuel found within our borders.

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