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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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Nov 10, 1982

Nothing has come down from the Hill. There's only been talk that you have repeated on the air or that you've written in the press about what they're talking about up there.

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Nov 10, 1982

I have approved the recommendation for Federal recognition of the 'Chicago World's Fair 1992: Age of Discovery'.

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Nov 10, 1982

President Brezhnev was one of the world's most important figures for nearly two decades.

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Nov 10, 1982

If there is a lesson for us, it is that we, as a free people, must always be prepared for change.

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Nov 10, 1982

Peace is a product of strength, not of weakness—of facing reality and not believing in false hopes.

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Nov 10, 1982

Please accept my condolences on the death of President Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev.

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Nov 10, 1982

We can't resolve the problem and really do what is right for the unemployed unless we make the economy sound, expand the economy, and thus create the jobs that we must have.

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Nov 10, 1982

I approve granting Federal recognition to the Exposition with the understanding that the Federal participation in the Fair will not exceed $90 million over the next ten year period.

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Nov 10, 1982

We believe that what we're doing is the only course that can stimulate the economy.

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Nov 9, 1982

One can imprison protesters, club and disperse demonstrators with tear gas or water cannons, but the specter remains.

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