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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 22, 1982

I herewith report a new proposal to rescind a total of $2.3 million.

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Aug 22, 1982

It is by doing their job and doing it right that they can be a deterrent to war.

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Aug 22, 1982

The Senate has been called the most exclusive club in the world.

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Aug 22, 1982

The more strength we have in the Senate, the more we can gain allies over there in the House.

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Aug 22, 1982

The deferrals affect the Veterans' Administration, Interstate Commerce Commission and the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

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Aug 22, 1982

I do know this. I don't know of any other that ends with a question.

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Aug 19, 1982

It has sparked a resurgence of pride among all Americans—pride in our ability to do great things when we set out to do them.

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Aug 19, 1982

I have approved the deployment of United States forces to Beirut as part of a multinational force.

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Aug 19, 1982

The space shuttle is an engineering and technological triumph.

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Aug 19, 1982

It is indeed a privilege for me to join in recognizing this new national resource which we expect to use not only for the benefit of all Americans but for the benefit of all mankind.

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Aug 19, 1982

This legislation refers to the future uses of the space shuttle orbiters in space exploration, Earth observations, scientific experimentation, and support of the Nation's security.

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