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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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Jan 31, 1983

I have no ambition higher than to prove worthy of the standards that you have set.

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Jan 31, 1983

Very simply, my idea of what the Federal Government should be doing is reducing the cost of government to the lowest practical point.

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Jan 31, 1983

Lowering the tax burden is vital to our strategy for lasting growth through greater savings, investment, and production.

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Jan 31, 1983

The U.S. autoworkers are still the greatest autoworkers in the world, bar none.

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Jan 31, 1983

Thanks to the courage, the patience, and the strength of people like you, America is on the mend.

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Jan 31, 1983

Those who would destroy the incentives to reduce projected deficits will instead sabotage recovery and make deficits much worse.

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Jan 31, 1983

The spirit of St. Louis is alive, and that's the spirit that will rebuild America.

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