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In case anybody asks you about my position on capital punishment, you can tell them I favor it and if they want to know why, you can tell them this story.

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Ronald Reagan
Age: 93 †
Born: 1911
Born: February 6
Died: 2004
Died: June 5
40Th U.S. President
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This administration is totally colorblind.
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No matter what time it is, wake me, even if it's in the middle of a Cabinet meeting.
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Well, my head's full of questions My temp'rature's risin' fast Well, I'm lookin' for some answers But I don't know who to ask
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