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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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Sep 23, 1981

Let there be no mistake: We have no choice but to continue down the road toward a balanced budget.

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Sep 23, 1981

We're launching a nationwide effort to encourage our citizens to join with us in finding where need exists.

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Sep 23, 1981

Our government must return to the tradition of living within our means and must do it now.

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Sep 23, 1981

You provide reassurance for all of us that our ideals of liberty and justice are alive and well in the United States of America.

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Sep 23, 1981

Government's first responsibility is national security, and we're determined to meet that responsibility.

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Sep 23, 1981

The political status of free association is distinguishable both from independence and from an extension of United States sovereignty; under it, plenary defense rights and responsibilities would remain vested in the United States.

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Sep 23, 1981

I have pledged that we shall not stand idly by and see that same thing happen again.

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Sep 23, 1981

I believe we've chosen a path that leads to an America at work, to fiscal sanity, to lower taxes, and less inflation.

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