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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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Jul 29, 1981

Our economic package, which consists of tax cuts, spending cuts, block grants, and regulatory relief, is a first phase in our effort to revitalize federalism.

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Jul 29, 1981

It is not the Federal Government or the States who retain the power—the people retain the power.

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Jul 29, 1981

This bipartisan bill has business provisions such as the accelerated cost recovery system.

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Jul 29, 1981

Unless bureaucracy is constantly resisted, it breaks down representative government and overwhelms democracy.

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Jul 29, 1981

There isn't anything that we cannot do if we set our minds to it.

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Jul 29, 1981

I believe our campaign to give the government back to the people hit a nerve deeper and quicker than anyone first realized.

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Jul 29, 1981

I expect the results of the improvement to include: annual cost savings of over $200 million.

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Jul 28, 1981

It's going to take—that's why it's a 3-year program, it's going to take those 3 years.

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Jul 28, 1981

If the plea is accepted, such evidence shall be introduced during the presentencing proceedings under paragraph 75, except when the evidence is otherwise admissible on the merits.

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