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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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Jun 16, 1982

Our commitment to self-determination, freedom, and peace is the very soul of America.

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Jun 16, 1982

We are for peace first, last, and always for very simple reasons.

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Jun 16, 1982

We're trying to solve the problems that are facing this nation.

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Jun 15, 1982

We have decided to convey to the city of Houston, at no cost, large portions of the land occupied by Ellington Air Force Base.

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Jun 15, 1982

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Agreement and give advice and consent to its ratification.

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Jun 15, 1982

The continued use of this property as an airport is the most practical and economical way to solve the severe airport capacity problem in the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area.

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Jun 14, 1982

There is established the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

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Jun 14, 1982

By the authority vested in me as President of the United States.

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Jun 14, 1982

Members of the Committee shall serve without additional compensation for their work on the Committee.

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Jun 14, 1982

The United States welcomes the cease-fire which is now in place in the Falkland Islands.

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Jun 14, 1982

Any administrative support or other expenses of the Committee shall be paid... from funds available to the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Jun 13, 1982

I call upon the people of the United States to reaffirm their belief and hope that the citizens of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia and of all nations will one day achieve through peaceful means the goals of democratic freedom and…

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