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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 19, 1983

I urge all Americans to donate their time and financial resources in support of Red Cross activities.

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Jan 19, 1983

We must both agree to the right of each side to verify that the other is doing what it said.

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Jan 19, 1983

We've begun to undo the damage that the overtaxing, overspending, overregulating binge of the sixties and seventies inflicted on the American way of life.

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Jan 19, 1983

I am determined that the two remaining tax cuts of our program will be put in place.

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Jan 19, 1983

The services performed by the Red Cross provide us with benefits that would otherwise cost billions of dollars.

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Jan 18, 1983

We stand as equal partners in the world, and I'm convinced no two nations are more mutually dependent than the United States and Japan.

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Jan 18, 1983

There's been no obstacle too great, no task too demanding when the American people joined their hearts and minds in a united effort.

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Jan 18, 1983

The Prime Minister's visit so soon after he assumed office underscores the significance that we both place on U.S.-Japanese relations.

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Jan 18, 1983

We must not allow gaping deficits to block the economic growth that alone can bring lasting recovery.

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