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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 22, 1981

I urge the Polish Government and its allies to consider the consequences of their actions.

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Dec 22, 1981

I find and declare that the imposition of import fees hereinafter proclaimed is necessary.

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Dec 22, 1981

I personally regret the necessity for signing these proclamations.

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Dec 21, 1981

I am pleased to sign today a bipartisan farm bill that recognizes both our reliance on the American farmer and the limits of government.

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Dec 21, 1981

I believe we can increase our agricultural exports 42 percent by 1984.

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Dec 21, 1981

I am authorizing today the immediate release of 30 million pounds from the CCC inventory.

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Dec 21, 1981

The cheese will be delivered to the States that request it and will be distributed free to the needy by nonprofit organizations.

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Dec 21, 1981

I would like to challenge America's agricultural community to take full advantage of these export incentive provisions.

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Dec 21, 1981

I think we're in the presence of a very courageous man and woman who have acted on the highest of principle.

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Dec 21, 1981

A total of more than 560 million pounds of cheese has already been consigned to warehouses, so more distributions may be necessary as we continue our drive to root out waste in government and make the best possible use of our nation's…

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