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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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Oct 4, 1981

The biggest single cost item in the average American family budget is government.

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Oct 4, 1981

But in making him a United States citizen, I think we're the ones that are being honored.

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Oct 4, 1981

How can we comprehend the moral worth of a man who saved tens and tens of thousands of lives, including those of Congressman and Mrs. Lantos?

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Oct 1, 1981

As President, it's my solemn duty to ensure America's national security while vigorously pursuing every path to peace.

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Oct 1, 1981

It permits Americans to be the most compassionate of people, at home and to those in need abroad.

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Oct 1, 1981

I can tell you now, no, the entire study of the basis for basing... was a very thorough study of all those proposals that had been made.

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Oct 1, 1981

One of America's great strengths is its private enterprise system.

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Oct 1, 1981

We have to have it, because between the aging B-52 and the bomber we are developing, the newer bomber, there is too long a time gap in there.

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