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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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Dec 28, 1981

We must be prepared for both peacetime and war-related emergencies.

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Dec 28, 1981

We are committing ourselves to a credible and effective capability to harness America’s mobilization potential.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 5159, which contains the 'Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1981' and the 'Black Lung Benefits Amendments of 1981'.

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Dec 28, 1981

While I am signing S. 1192, it contains a legislative veto provision which the Attorney General advises is unconstitutional.

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Dec 28, 1981

H.R. 4503 focuses Federal funds on treatment-related needs, giving the States a high degree of flexibility to address local needs.

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Dec 28, 1981

The ultimate importance to the United States of our security and development assistance programs cannot be exaggerated.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am determined that we put social security back on a sound financial footing and restore the confidence and peace of mind of the American public in its social security system.

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Dec 26, 1981

The U.S. Government and the American people join in the broad international condemnation of the Soviet invasion and occupation of Afghanistan.

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Dec 26, 1981

The heroic Afghan resistance will continue, and the United States will support the cause of a free Afghanistan.

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Dec 22, 1981

Brute force may intimidate, but it cannot form the basis of an enduring society.

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Dec 22, 1981

Let the light of millions of candles in American homes give notice that the light of freedom is not going to be extinguished.

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