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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 7, 1981

U.S. hopes for a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem.

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Dec 6, 1981

I assured the American people that this was no cosmetic gesture but a serious, substantial step toward restoring government efficiency.

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Dec 6, 1981

We're making progress now in collecting that debt, thanks to these gentlemen.

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Dec 6, 1981

America cannot do without—he was an indomitable doer and an irrepressible advocate.

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Dec 6, 1981

I'm happy—and I really mean happy—to announce that their report contains some very good news for the American taxpayer.

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Dec 6, 1981

We're reducing fraud, improving management controls, eliminating errors in government programs and, by doing so, also providing a growing deterrent against future abuses.

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Dec 6, 1981

The United Nations remains an important institution for the foreign policy of the United States.

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Dec 6, 1981

I have just come from a meeting with this entire group and discovered that the few facts that I have in here only scratch the surface of what has actually been accomplished.

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Dec 3, 1981

I am pleased today to sign into Law H.R. 3454, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1982.

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