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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 4, 1982

When the people of this country are encouraged to use their own initiative, they accomplish great things.

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Aug 4, 1982

I ask all Members of Congress to join in our continued efforts to maintain the security of our country while seeking meaningful arms reductions.

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Aug 4, 1982

I know that this year your health fairs will serve many more people than in the past.

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Aug 4, 1982

It does my spirit good to be among so many people who have the faith and the good will to move mountains.

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Aug 4, 1982

I congratulate the House of Representatives for today endorsing a resolution on arms control that signals to the Soviet Union the American people's determination to seek peace through arms control agreements.

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Aug 4, 1982

Let me just say again how grateful we are for your initiative and how important it is to build on your accomplishments.

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Aug 4, 1982

This is the type of private sector initiative that Bill Verity and members of the Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives have been bringing to my attention all year.

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Aug 4, 1982

It's not government dollars but voluntary efforts that keep America participating in a tradition that goes back thousands of years.

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Aug 4, 1982

The Commission shall be composed of no more than 28 members appointed by the President.

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Aug 3, 1982

I have expressed my strong conviction that the PLO must not delay further its withdrawal from Lebanon.

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Aug 3, 1982

The Administrator shall exercise that authority to ensure that passenger automobiles acquired by all Executive agencies in each fiscal year achieve a fleet average fuel economy standard that is not less than the average fuel economy…

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Aug 3, 1982

The Administrator of General Services is designated and empowered to perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President

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