Question: What was the former political position of the president who appointed Melvyn R. Paisley United States Assistant Secretary of the Navey (Research, Engineering and Systems)?  
Sentence (from "Melvyn R. Paisley"): Melvyn R. Paisley (October 9, 1924 – December 19, 2001) was appointed United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Engineering and Systems) by President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1987.
Relevant evidence: Yes