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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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Mar 19, 1982

The Afghan New Year, which begins today, dawns on a nation in turmoil.

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Mar 18, 1982

The appointment of Del Green reflects our commitment to support minority business ownership.

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Mar 17, 1982

I herewith report one proposal to rescind $215.2 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

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Mar 17, 1982

If he really means he wants a lessening of the tension over nuclear weapons, well, all he has to do is join us in Geneva in the elimination of nuclear, intermediate-range weapons in all of Europe.

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Mar 17, 1982

We're constantly reviewing what we are doing, and talking with our allies in Europe on the various steps that we can take.

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Mar 17, 1982

Today I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Manfred Eimer to be an Assistant Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

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Mar 17, 1982

Today a single American farmer is capable of satisfying the food requirements of seventy-seven individuals—a sevenfold increase in the course of forty years.

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Mar 17, 1982

The production, distribution, and preservation of America's food and fiber supply is basic to this nation's economic, physical, and social well-being.

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Mar 17, 1982

American agriculture has achieved a record of productivity unmatched by any other food and fiber system on earth.

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Mar 17, 1982

I'm more than proud and confident of what this is going to mean in the caliber of our Armed Services.

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Mar 17, 1982

We have two more announcements to make this morning that I'm very proud and happy to announce.

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Mar 17, 1982

Our farmers are the critical link in a food production chain that consistently yields the most wholesome and varied range of foodstuffs known to man.

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