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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 22, 1981

We intend to keep our promise to restore social security's fiscal integrity.

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Sep 21, 1981

Protecting the integrity of our electoral system and the voting franchise, I think, is of concern to all Americans.

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Sep 21, 1981

I'm signing petitions today that will place the issue of reapportionment before the voters of California.

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Sep 21, 1981

The reapportionment plan as it now stands effectively disenfranchises large numbers of California voters.

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Sep 21, 1981

I can't help but wonder if the time hasn't come to take reapportionment out of politics and have it done by a blue ribbon citizen committee.

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Sep 21, 1981

This gallery is a tribute to something that I look forward to seeing improve in our country, and that is private initiative.

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Sep 21, 1981

You are individually doing your part, making your contribution to art, and that's the kind of effort that's in keeping with the spirit that we're trying to recapture in these days.

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