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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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Dec 22, 1982

I remain optimistic that direct negotiations for a just resolution of the Palestinian problem in the context of a real and enduring peace is within our reach.

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Dec 22, 1982

The Commission shall make its report to the President by January 15, 1983.

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Dec 22, 1982

I hope we can build on these bases in the weeks and months ahead to achieve the objective—enduring peace—which we and our people so fully share.

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Dec 21, 1982

Service and bravery can be honored only in a society that puts a premium on those qualities.

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Dec 21, 1982

You know, it's frequently said that young people need heroes to look up to and emulate.

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Dec 21, 1982

These medals we've given out today give us all something to think about.

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Dec 21, 1982

Freedom is not a source of aggression; it can't be imposed like totalitarian philosophies by force and repression.

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Dec 21, 1982

What he discovered was the astonishing capacity of Americans for helping one another.

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Dec 21, 1982

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else, they're just braver 5 minutes longer.

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