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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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Apr 20, 1982

Nuclear power is proposed for three of the ship types for which authorization is requested.

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Apr 20, 1982

Your leadership and wise counsel in our efforts to rebuild the U.S. Intelligence Community have been instrumental in the successes we have achieved.

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Apr 20, 1982

Combat effectiveness is judged in terms of the ability of each ship to accomplish the mission for which it was designed.

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Apr 20, 1982

This Report emphasizes the important role of the Federal government in supporting our scientific enterprise.

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Apr 20, 1982

Science and technology are essential to the accomplishment of the goals of this Administration and the needs of the American people.

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Apr 19, 1982

I think we would have lost prestige if we had not been willing to undertake this job of trying to broker an agreement between these two parties and forestall violence.

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Apr 19, 1982

Well, again, let's see what we come up with in the interest of a balanced program.

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Apr 19, 1982

I know of nothing that would be a greater tonic for the economy right now than for the Congress and the White House to come together on a plan that would lower the deficits and create new jobs.

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Apr 19, 1982

I have never suggested that our party members should stop giving to that fund.

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Apr 18, 1982

It is the events of the past that have brought us to this point.

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