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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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Jul 22, 1982

You have applied not only the tools of economics, but also prudent judgment, to the analysis of the economic challenges facing America at home and abroad.

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Jul 22, 1982

I don't know. I don't think there's anything I can comment on there.

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Jul 22, 1982

I urge you and your colleagues to support the substitute resolution sponsored by Congressmen Broomfield, Carney, and Stratton.

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Jul 22, 1982

No. No, this was just plain—it was like when Marty Anderson went back to Stanford, the Hoover Institution.

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Jul 22, 1982

I should also note that Federal employee unions will be fully involved in working with agency managers to see that alternative work schedules are used in ways that will meet the needs of both Federal employees and the taxpayers.

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Jul 22, 1982

We will all miss you—and your remarkable ability to combine clarity of insight about the 'dismal science' with unfailing good humor.

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Jul 21, 1982

Your experience, that in New York, and other examples around the country, make it clear that we don't have to turn to the Federal Government to fill every need.

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Jul 21, 1982

The work of the Olympic Committee isn't good work; it's great work.

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Jul 21, 1982

I wish America, all of it, could see these positive, practical results of neighbor helping neighbor.

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Jul 21, 1982

We hope that other Americans will be inspired by your example.

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Jul 21, 1982

It's a real pleasure for me to be here with you this afternoon.

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