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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 2, 1982

The application of any such provision, including Sections 303 and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. 303 and 310), to such Government, corporations, and persons is therefore suspended to the extent of such…

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May 2, 1982

I simply told them what a pleasure it was to come and be able to visit them here and how much I regretted any unpleasantness that they may have had, because there shouldn't be any place in our country for that sort of thing.

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May 2, 1982

No, it's just characteristic still of some people, and I think they're a minority.

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May 2, 1982

I just told them what a great pleasure it was to be able to come in here and see them, visit with them.

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Apr 30, 1982

Let us recognize that those things that bind us and keep us strong: our democratic political institutions, our market economic systems, our commitment to liberty, and our belief and faith in human dignity.

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Apr 30, 1982

As we pool knowledge and resources here in Knoxville, our cooperation will become the keystone of a more peaceful and a stable world.

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Apr 30, 1982

We're unleashing, again, the power of our people and the forces of democratic capitalism.

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Apr 30, 1982

We believe advances in the human condition can only come from open markets, free trading, and stiff competition.

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