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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 16, 1983

His intention to appoint Sylvester Emmanuel Williams IV to be a member of the National Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is a significant step.

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Jan 14, 1983

Much of his dream has become reality, but much is still to be achieved.

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Jan 14, 1983

If we do this, then his sacrifice will not have been in vain, and we will have helped to make our country the special place we all know in our hearts that it was meant to be.

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Jan 14, 1983

This bipartisan solution would solve the social security problem defined by the Commission.

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Jan 14, 1983

Every time a black woman casts a ballot, Martin King is there.

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Jan 14, 1983

I believe the American people will welcome this demonstration of bipartisan cooperation.

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Jan 14, 1983

Let us be grateful for the providence that sends among us men and women with the courage and vision to stand peacefully but unyieldingly for what is right.

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Jan 14, 1983

Martin Luther King, Jr., showed us how much good a single life, well led, can accomplish.

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Jan 14, 1983

The Commission shall make its report to the President by January 20, 1983.

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Jan 14, 1983

He took the tension he found in our nation, a tension of injustice, and channeled it for the good of America and all her people.

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Jan 13, 1983

I am concerned, however, by some of the language of section 3(b) of S.J. Res. 260, which can be read to require me to appoint as members of the Commission—without discretion—those persons recommended by the Speaker of the House of…

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