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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 7, 1982

You're hearing the same thing now about the new budget for 1983 and whether we can afford further budget cuts without doing harm to our social programs.

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May 7, 1982

We often forget that nursing home residents need more than medical care.

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May 7, 1982

To me as long as there is one single person able and willing to work but unable to find work, that is too high an unemployment rate.

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May 7, 1982

But varied social contacts add to health and contentment, and we all can contribute as members of our communities by volunteering our time or other help.

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May 5, 1982

The road to economic recovery begins with a responsible budget now.

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May 5, 1982

I have never believed that the oft quoted amendment was supposed to protect us from religion.

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May 5, 1982

I have said to the delegates that I appointed to that task force that the people who are now dependent on social security must be assured that they're going to continue to get their benefits.

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May 5, 1982

I believe we can restore a freedom that our Constitution was always meant to protect.

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May 5, 1982

No one will ever convince me that a moment of voluntary prayer will harm a child or threaten a school or State.

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May 5, 1982

Today, prayer is still a powerful force in America, and our faith in God is a mighty source of strength.

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