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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 2, 1982

Through freedom and democracy that economic progress and social justice have their best chance to work.

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Dec 1, 1982

Very few Americans realize what a unique and special group you are—the handful of Americans who represent and serve our country abroad.

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Dec 1, 1982

Trust the people; believe every human being is capable of greatness, capable of self-government.

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Dec 1, 1982

I think it's significant that the first plaque on the wall commemorated the 1958 visit of Secretary John Foster Dulles.

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Dec 1, 1982

Our recovery program is designed to help us make a long overdue transition to an investment-powered, noninflationary economy.

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Nov 30, 1982

Democracy is none other than a system in which every individual has the chance to play a highly responsible and active role on the stage of national politics, rather than the role of a mere passive spectator.

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Nov 30, 1982

Brazil's contributions in the discussions there in GATT were most impressive.

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Nov 30, 1982

The commitment of this Administration to building and maintaining an adequate Strategic Petroleum Reserve is clearly demonstrated by the record of accomplishment.

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Nov 29, 1982

I wish once again to affirm my commitment, and that of this Administration, to the search for a just and lasting solution to the problems of the people of Cyprus.

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Nov 29, 1982

We firmly support this trend, and through my trip, I hope to make that support clear and widely known.

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Nov 29, 1982

I am interested in strengthening the bilateral relationship, in reviewing areas where there have been problems, and in exploring new possibilities for bilateral cooperation.

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