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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 12, 1982

You not only have America's congratulations on what you've accomplished, you've got our thanks.

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May 12, 1982

Government contracts should be paid the same as any other business contracts—on time.

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May 12, 1982

Those officers who have made the supreme sacrifice have demonstrated their devotion to the fundamental values of decency so essential to the well-being of American life.

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May 12, 1982

It is most fitting that all Americans pay tribute to police officers and that we join with them and the families of their fallen comrades in honoring the memory of those who have lost their lives while protecting their fellow citizens and…

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May 11, 1982

We will work to make sure that the inter-American system on which the peace and justice of the hemisphere rest emerges from this time of trial not weakened, but reinforced.

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May 11, 1982

Let us pledge that we shall always remember, and never take for granted, the good will between us.

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May 11, 1982

Your leadership, Mr. President, is built upon the qualities of which I've just spoken.

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May 11, 1982

When the job to be done is really rough, the horse cavalry can provide the man to do it.

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May 11, 1982

By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Sections 3301 and 3302 of Title 5 and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, and in order to permit certain overseas employees to acquire competitive…

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