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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 25, 1982

Well, no. I believe that we are going to see this period of ups and downs, as has been predicted.

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Oct 25, 1982

It'll be that day when we can tell our children and our grandchildren that we have begun to pay off this nation's national trillion-dollar debt.

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Oct 25, 1982

This way of life we all cherish is best summed up in three simple words: the American dream.

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Oct 25, 1982

The voice of Kate Smith is known and loved by millions of Americans, young and old.

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Oct 25, 1982

We've cut the growth of government spending by nearly two-thirds.

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Oct 25, 1982

Please, go out there and work for your great candidates so this year we can make it three for three.

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Oct 25, 1982

Well, I feel this: that since all of you seem to feel that I'm to blame for unemployment, then somebody must be responsible for the inflation drop.

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