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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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Sep 29, 1987

It's time to decide whether our children and our children's children deserve an America in which the concern is for their safety and not just the protection of the criminal.

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Sep 29, 1987

The agreement reasonably restricts the EC subsidies on pasta exported to the United States, and therefore is an appropriate and feasible response to enforce the rights of the United States under the trade agreements.

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Sep 29, 1987

Never would I sign anything that would authorize an assassination.

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Sep 29, 1987

Let us insist that the Senate not give in to noisy, strident pressures.

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Sep 29, 1987

I do not believe the United States Senate will succumb to allowing the special interests to choose Supreme Court members.

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Sep 29, 1987

The loan sales proceeds of approximately $3.41 billion constitute a significant step toward reducing the Federal Government's deficit.

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Sep 28, 1987

The united states must pursue a vision of peace through strength.

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Sep 28, 1987

I wish to make clear my understanding that sections 252(a) (1) and (2) of the amended act do not preclude me or future Presidents from exercising our authority to supervise the execution of the law.

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Sep 28, 1987

Now is the time for rational decisionmaking and responsible action.

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Sep 28, 1987

America can avoid a fiscal disaster, but Congress will not do it by putting their hand in your pocket or with a get-soft defense program.

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Sep 28, 1987

I do hereby proclaim the month of October 1987 as Lupus Awareness Month.

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Sep 28, 1987

I urge the people of the United States and educational, philanthropic, scientific, medical, and health care organizations and professionals to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Sep 27, 1987

Gorbachev is an impressive Soviet leader with whom I have personally always gotten along well.

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Sep 27, 1987

We have agreed in principle now on concluding a treaty eliminating an entire class of U.S. and Soviet intermediate-range nuclear missiles.

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Sep 23, 1987

These Iranian actions were taken despite warnings given to the Government of Iran.

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Sep 21, 1987

I am confident that with your remaining time in office you will complete the framework for lasting world peace and genuine economic prosperity in a freer nation and world.

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Sep 20, 1987

The United States will continue to be an active partner in the efforts of the parties to come together to settle their differences and build a just and lasting peace.

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Sep 17, 1987

Accordingly, the President's senior advisers would find it necessary to recommend that he veto the bill.

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Sep 16, 1987

Together we pulled America back from the edge of an economic catastrophe.

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Sep 15, 1987

It's an honor to be able to join you on this the 40th anniversary of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

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