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.
Let there be no mistake: We have no choice but to continue down the road toward a balanced budget.
We're launching a nationwide effort to encourage our citizens to join with us in finding where need exists.
Our government must return to the tradition of living within our means and must do it now.
You provide reassurance for all of us that our ideals of liberty and justice are alive and well in the United States of America.
Government's first responsibility is national security, and we're determined to meet that responsibility.
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.
I have pledged that we shall not stand idly by and see that same thing happen again.
I believe we've chosen a path that leads to an America at work, to fiscal sanity, to lower taxes, and less inflation.





