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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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Oct 28, 1982

We ended double-digit inflation, and we're putting the Age of Inflation behind us.

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Oct 28, 1982

Together we can make our country the source of all the dreams and opportunities that we wish for our children.

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Oct 28, 1982

A Presidential agricultural task force will arrive in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 30.

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Oct 28, 1982

If the economy is on its knees, that's quite an improvement, because 2 years ago it was fiat on its back.

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Oct 28, 1982

There is no bigger risk to America or to the children we leave behind than deliberate, planned inflation that would destroy our country.

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Oct 28, 1982

I came here to tell the people of New Mexico I need Jack Schmitt in the Senate.

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Oct 28, 1982

America is on her way back, and we will lead the way out of this worldwide recession.

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Oct 28, 1982

I don't think the American people want to return to the policies of failure.

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Oct 27, 1982

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Edward M. Elmendorf to be Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

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