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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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Feb 27, 1982

On behalf of the American people, I extend the hand of friendship and warmest wishes to the government and people of China on this historic anniversary.

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Feb 27, 1982

These concrete manifestations of good relations between the people of the United States and China are not only in the interests of the two countries; They enhance the prospects for peace and stability throughout the Asia-Pacific region…

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Feb 27, 1982

It is appropriate for me, at this time, to reaffirm the positions agreed to by both sides in the Shanghai Communiqué and the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the United States of America and the…

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Feb 27, 1982

Our bilateral ties now encompass trade, banking, maritime affairs, civil aviation, agriculture, educational and scientific exchange, technology transfer and many other fields.

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Feb 26, 1982

The Nation will be watching with great interest the work and progress of the National Commission on Social Security Reform.

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Feb 26, 1982

I have determined that it is in the national interest to terminate the increased rates of duty currently in effect on imports of certain mushrooms.

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Feb 26, 1982

I can think of no more important domestic problem requiring resolution than restoring the integrity of Social Security.

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Feb 26, 1982

Every American, of every age, has an important stake in the success of your work.

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Feb 25, 1982

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, and as President of the United States of America, in order to make technical corrections…

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Feb 24, 1982

These dairy products are part of the agriculture barter aspects of this bauxite procurement.

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