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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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May 27, 1982

We strive to achieve the same goal: a free and prosperous America-North, South, and Central.

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May 26, 1982

I intend to nominate Fowler C. West to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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May 25, 1982

I take great pleasure in extending to you, and through you to the people of Africa, the best wishes of the American people and myself.

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May 25, 1982

You may be assured that our efforts, along with our partners, to bring Namibia to independence via free and fair elections based on United Nations Security Council resolution 435 and to bring peace to the Southern Africa region will be…

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May 25, 1982

We will continue to cooperate with the OAU in your peacekeeping efforts in Chad.

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May 24, 1982

We believe that the intercommunal negotiations are firmly established as a strong and effective tool to promote progress toward resolving the Cyprus problem.

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May 24, 1982

The liberal philosophy represented by those still in leadership positions in the Democratic Party has had its chance and failed.

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