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.
Jan 11, 1982
Today I reaffirm that support, still confident in my belief that statehood would benefit both the people of Puerto Rico and their fellow American citizens in the 50 States.
Jan 11, 1982
I believe the right thing to do on this issue is to enact legislation which will prohibit tax exemptions for organizations that discriminate on the basis of race.
Jan 11, 1982
The status of Puerto Rico is an issue to be settled by the peoples of Puerto Rico and the United States.
Jan 11, 1982
We recognize the right of the Puerto Rican people to self-determination.
Jan 11, 1982
I pledged to support statehood for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, should the people of that island choose it in a free and democratic election.
Jan 11, 1982
Government is only as good as the people who make it work one day at a time.
Jan 10, 1982
I'm pleased to announce my intention to appoint Pamela J. Turner to be Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs.
Jan 10, 1982
By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 402(e) of Title 37, United States Code, and in order to define 'field duty' and 'sea duty' as they affect basic allowances for subsistence, it is hereby…
Jan 7, 1982
I think it's the only way to get us back to where we can provide the jobs for the people.
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