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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 24, 1982

Restoring the rail industry's pension to the private sector as proposed would free rail labor and management from inappropriate Federal intrusion in their affairs.

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Oct 24, 1982

The rights and benefits of active and retired rail workers would be unaffected by this reorganization.

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Oct 21, 1982

This good and humane law—and it is that—recognizes the rightful claim of Amerasian children to American citizenship.

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Oct 21, 1982

We've knocked down the punishing interest rates by nearly 50 percent.

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Oct 21, 1982

Peace in the Middle East means achieving security for all the states in that troubled region—security for the Arab States and security for Israel and a sense of identity for the Palestinian people.

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Oct 21, 1982

We must pursue these goals rigorously, thoughtfully, and in close consultation with all here.

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Oct 21, 1982

Instead of saying welcome to these children, we should say welcome home.

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Oct 21, 1982

I do hereby designate the month of October as Head Start Awareness Month.

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Oct 21, 1982

Our mutual goal of peace and the road to it lies through a negotiating process which I hope can be resumed in the very near future.

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Oct 21, 1982

Our meeting today with King Hassan and the delegation is an important milestone along the road toward a common objective: a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

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Oct 20, 1982

I intend to nominate Betty H. Brake to be Deputy Director of ACTION.

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