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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 11, 1982

It is important now for all parties involved in the recent conflict to put the past behind us and to work for friendship and cooperation.

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Jul 11, 1982

I have ordered termination of economic sanctions against Argentina, effective today, July 12.

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Jul 11, 1982

Trade can have greater leverage for improving their economies than development assistance.

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Jul 11, 1982

Why is this government incapable of doing what their families, municipalities, and State governments do as a matter of course—spend within' the limits of their revenues?

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Jul 8, 1982

The United States has long recognized how critical the world's oceans are to mankind.

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Jul 8, 1982

I am announcing today that the United States will not sign the convention as adopted by the conference.

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Jul 8, 1982

The aim of the United States in this regard has been to establish with other nations an order that would allow exploration and development under reasonable terms and conditions.

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Jul 7, 1982

I am returning without my approval H.R. 6198, a bill that would extend for four years the 'manufacturing clause' of the U.S. copyright law.

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Jul 7, 1982

My Administration has placed a very high priority on strengthening free trade, and we are energetically seeking to remove artificial foreign barriers to American exports.

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Jul 5, 1982

Whatever they do must agree with what I said just a moment ago to you, that any plan for a change in social security must not take away from those people dependent on that program today.

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Jul 5, 1982

I'm not saying that to frighten anybody, because, believe me, the people today dependent on social security are going to continue getting their checks.

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