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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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Sep 8, 1982

I do not dismiss the dangers of big deficits, nuclear conflict, or international terrorism.

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Sep 8, 1982

There's so much more to America than government on the one hand and individuals with nowhere to turn for help but to government on the other.

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Sep 8, 1982

The time has come to rethink some of the tired old political labels that have blinded our thinking for too long.

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Sep 8, 1982

Government exists to ensure that liberty does not become license to prey on each other.

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Sep 7, 1982

it is fitting that we rededicate ourselves to our search for new horizons.

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Sep 7, 1982

The Congress should not allow Federal workers to be innocent victims of irresponsible spending.

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Sep 7, 1982

The functions vested in the President by Section 502 of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, are delegated to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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