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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 4, 1987

Teaching traditional values does not trap our children into the past.

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Oct 4, 1987

You're here because your schools are part of what's right with American education.

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Oct 4, 1987

Don't you think they may want to utter words of prayer, and shouldn't we let them?

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Oct 4, 1987

The 68,500 refugee admissions covered under Federal programs shall be allocated among refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States.

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Oct 4, 1987

Four thousand of these admissions numbers shall be set aside for private sector admissions initiatives.

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Oct 4, 1987

As I see it, our schools shape America's future one student at a time.

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Oct 4, 1987

When I read the writings of our Founding Fathers, I always note how openly they gave praise to God and sought His guidance.

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Oct 4, 1987

An additional 5,000 refugee admissions numbers shall be made available for the adjustment to permanent resident status under Section 209(b) of the Act of aliens who have been granted asylum in the United States under Section 208 of the…

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Oct 4, 1987

The admission of up to 72,500 refugees to the United States during FY 1988 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Oct 3, 1987

We will share membership in the world's largest free trade area.

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Oct 3, 1987

This historic agreement will strengthen both our economies and over time create thousands of jobs in both countries.

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Oct 3, 1987

This agreement will provide enormous benefits for the United States.

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Oct 3, 1987

It will strengthen the bonds between our nations and improve the economic performance and competitiveness of both countries.

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Oct 3, 1987

I intend to enter into a free trade agreement with Canada on January 2, 1988.

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Oct 2, 1987

I hereby notify the Congress of my intention to enter into a trade agreement with the Government of Canada on January 2, 1988, contingent upon a successful completion of negotiations.

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Oct 2, 1987

The issue was not: Will we have liberal or conservative courts?

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Oct 2, 1987

Our toughness stopped Soviet expansionism, restored America's stature, and moved us toward the first major arms reduction treaty in many years.

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Oct 2, 1987

Judge Bork deserves a careful, highly civil examination of his record.

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Oct 2, 1987

Tell your Senators to resist the politicization of our court system.

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Oct 1, 1987

I don't think anyone has an answer on that yet, and I'm going to continue working as hard as I can to see that he is appointed, as he should be, that he is confirmed.

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Oct 1, 1987

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 2961.

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Oct 1, 1987

A common dedication to democracy, freedom, and peace ties America and Germany together.

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Oct 1, 1987

Robert Bork believes that judges should interpret the law, not make it.

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Oct 1, 1987

I regret the action of the Senate, and I commend all Senators who had the courage to vote against passage of the bill on these grounds.

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