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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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Nov 5, 1981

The Irish are the only people in the country, in America, that built the jails and then filled them.

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Nov 5, 1981

But that's still our goal, and we think this program will achieve it.

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Nov 4, 1981

Prime Minister Mugabe's position within the government and within his party is still strong.

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Nov 2, 1981

I expect this provision to be implemented in a manner that will not add to budgetary costs of Veterans Administration medical care and treatment.

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Nov 1, 1981

I've been looking forward to meeting King Hussein longer than I've been President.

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Nov 1, 1981

We cannot hope to match the graciousness of the Bedouins, but we do hope you'll consider what is ours is yours.

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Nov 1, 1981

You have displayed this throughout your public life and, because of it, have the respect of those who know you.

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Oct 29, 1981

We will encourage those who seek freedom, not least by telling the simple truth about their efforts and the efforts of those who seek to oppress them.

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Oct 28, 1981

I plan to restrain spending to insure that the Congress has the opportunity to enact regular appropriations for the entire fiscal year at levels that are consistent with my revised budget request.

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Oct 28, 1981

Farm and city people have long been partners in economic and social progress.

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