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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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Aug 24, 1982

I expect that you will perform with the traditional esprit and discipline for which the Marine Corps is renowned.

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Aug 24, 1982

You are tasked to be once again what Marines have been for more than 200 years—peacemakers.

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Aug 23, 1982

We can all take pride in these and other accomplishments reported for 1981.

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Aug 23, 1982

The objective of the United States in imposing the sanctions has been and continues to be to advance reconciliation in Poland.

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Aug 23, 1982

This country will remain strong so long as it is a federation of sovereign States.

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Aug 23, 1982

You can't have held that job in Sacramento for this great State, so unique in all of the country and all of the world, without having a lifetime feeling of proprietorship for it.

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Aug 23, 1982

I am pleased to transmit this report of the nation's progress in space and aeronautics during 1981.

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Aug 22, 1982

Will we make our choice based on campaign slogans or spot ads?

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Aug 22, 1982

I told him that a recession was when your neighbor lost his job; a depression was when you'd lost yours.

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