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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 14, 1981

Together, I think that we're equal to our challenges, and together, we'll surmount them.

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Sep 14, 1981

The budget will not be balanced at the expense of those dependent on social security.

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Sep 14, 1981

to ensure that each president of a historically Black college or university is given the opportunity to comment on the proposed Annual Federal Plan

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Sep 14, 1981

to involve private sector institutions in strengthening historically Black colleges

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Sep 14, 1981

Most black progress has occurred during times of prosperity in America.

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Sep 14, 1981

I will not hesitate to use the veto to block any such efforts.

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Sep 14, 1981

The freedom to take a risk, to reap its rewards, to work harder for a better wage, to climb as high as your own ambition and effort will take you—that kind of freedom is basic to the dream that is America.

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Sep 14, 1981

You and those you represent were not only the key to the successes of our bipartisan coalition, you're the key to economic recovery of this Nation.

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