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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 1, 1981

I think the imbalance of forces, for example, on the Western front, in the NATO line—we are vastly outdistanced there.

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Sep 30, 1981

Each and every single activity or facility, including noise emission sources or classes thereof, located at Fort Allen, are exempted from compliance with the provisions of that Act.

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Sep 30, 1981

The Congress has made it clear during consideration of this resolution that the executive branch is expected to keep a tight rein on spending under the resolution.

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Sep 30, 1981

I herewith report twenty-six deferrals of fiscal year 1982 funds totaling $737.2 million.

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Sep 30, 1981

The pattern of spending that is permitted by this resolution is far different from what the Congress or I would recommend.

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Sep 30, 1981

Each and every solid waste management facility located at Fort Allen is exempted from compliance with the provisions of that Act.

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Sep 28, 1981

the stirring call of the ram's horn, the shofar, will be heard symbolizing as it has for centuries the observance of Bosh Hashanah.

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Sep 28, 1981

I speak for all Americans in expressing our heartfelt sadness at the death of Romulo Betancourt.

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Sep 28, 1981

These actions, pursuant to this Section, are authorized to be undertaken only outside the territorial waters of the United States.

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Sep 28, 1981

The public knows that it took a number of years to get us into the economic mess, and it'll take time and hard work to set things right.

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Sep 28, 1981

The entry of undocumented aliens from the high seas is hereby suspended and shall be prevented by the interdiction of certain vessels carrying such aliens.

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Sep 28, 1981

We're as confident today that the Nation's economic problems can and will be overcome as the day we proposed our program.

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