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.
The job-a-thon, an idea that was born out of the creative thinking and hard work of a few local stations, is just the kind of practical, positive, can-do approach that we need to make important progress.
These amendments reaffirm the commitment of our government to the performance and stability of social security.
It assures the elderly that America will always keep the promises made in troubled times a half a century ago.
We promised that we would protect the financial integrity of social security.
We have shared an historic moment, for in signing these amendments into law, we've restored some much needed security to an uncertain world.
It is my fervent hope that they will guide all of us as we work toward the solution of what has been a difficult and lengthy issue.
I'll send a report to the Congress which endorses the recommendations of the bipartisan Commission on Strategic Forces.
Make no mistake, unless we modernize our landbased missile systems, the Soviet Union will have no real reason to negotiate meaningful reductions.
As President of the United States, I am asking the American people to help bring about a health revolution for children during the coming decade by supporting UNICEF's humanitarian program.
The best way for us to show our love and respect for our fellow countrymen who died in Beirut this week is to carry on with their task.





