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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 24, 1982

The agreement will benefit both countries as it stimulates the growth of Jamaica's private sector.

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Feb 24, 1982

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Section 205(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486(a)), in order to…

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Feb 24, 1982

This program, developed during the first year of the Reagan administration, is directly supportive of United States policy toward the Caribbean Basin.

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Feb 24, 1982

The United States will receive needed bauxite for our strategic stockpile.

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Feb 23, 1982

Today we celebrate this 40th anniversary of an institution that has given hope to the citizens of those Communist regimes and all the victims of tyranny.

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Feb 23, 1982

We must help, because the people of the Caribbean and Central America are in a fundamental sense fellow Americans.

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Feb 23, 1982

I believe that my country is now ready to go beyond being a good neighbor to being a true friend and brother.

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Feb 23, 1982

The well-being and security of our neighbors in this region are in our own vital interest.

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Feb 23, 1982

A nation cannot be liberated by depriving its people of liberty.

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Feb 23, 1982

The truth will ultimately prevail, where there are pains to bring it to light.

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