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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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Jan 28, 1982

I am determined to continue our efforts, and am hopeful that a solution can be found.

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Jan 27, 1982

I think there's a basic reason for this, one that Franklin Roosevelt understood as well as anyone.

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Jan 27, 1982

Your name is synonymous with the independent spirit of the Finnish people.

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Jan 27, 1982

This task force will be similar to the one we established for the city of Atlanta.

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Jan 27, 1982

Your departure from office marks the end of an era, not only in Finland, but in annals of statesmanship.

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Jan 27, 1982

It is my belief that the Federal Government has a special responsibility to fill in temporarily and do what it can to reduce and, hopefully, eliminate these problems.

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Jan 27, 1982

Please accept, Mr. President, my best wishes on behalf of all Americans, for good health in your well deserved retirement.

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Jan 26, 1982

We regard that election, which completed the return to civilian government from military rule, to be an excellent example for the region.

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Jan 25, 1982

Spain's strategic location, and human and material resources, will make a major contribution to the security of the Alliance.

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Jan 25, 1982

Accordingly, I urge that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this protocol.

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