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.
I assured the American people that this was no cosmetic gesture but a serious, substantial step toward restoring government efficiency.
We're making progress now in collecting that debt, thanks to these gentlemen.
America cannot do without—he was an indomitable doer and an irrepressible advocate.
I'm happy—and I really mean happy—to announce that their report contains some very good news for the American taxpayer.
We're reducing fraud, improving management controls, eliminating errors in government programs and, by doing so, also providing a growing deterrent against future abuses.
The United Nations remains an important institution for the foreign policy of the United States.
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.
I am pleased today to sign into Law H.R. 3454, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1982.





