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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 11, 1983

I am proud to nominate Kenneth L. Adelman to be Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

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Jan 11, 1983

I do hereby proclaim February 11, 1983, as National Inventors' Day.

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Jan 11, 1983

Your efforts to implement the arms control objectives of this Administration have been appreciated.

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Jan 11, 1983

I cannot approve H.R. 7336 because the bill makes substantive changes to the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act that are unacceptable.

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Jan 11, 1983

The provision of Federal education assistance to Indian students is not characterized in law or treaty as a trust responsibility.

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Jan 11, 1983

I am particularly pleased that Secretary Shultz shares my high confidence in the distinguished persons joining my administration's arms control team today.

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Jan 11, 1983

It has been my privilege to seek your advice on many issues, including those not directly within your area of responsibility.

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Jan 11, 1983

We are the first administration to acknowledge those problems and to tackle them head-on.

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Jan 11, 1983

And now I'm happy to announce an outstanding replacement, former Congresswoman Margaret Heckler, my choice as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Jan 11, 1983

My disapproval of H.R. 7336 in no way reflects upon the efforts of the author of this bill, Representative William Goodling.

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