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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 28, 1981

I think the very fact of its passage before the program begins to show the results is going to have a psychological effect.

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Jul 28, 1981

A strong bipartisan coalition of Congress, Republicans and Democrats together, has virtually assured the first real tax cut that this country has had in nearly 20 years.

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Jul 28, 1981

Remember, in 6 months we have come from tax cut versus no cut at all.

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Jul 26, 1981

Your voices have been heard—millions of you, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, from every profession, trade and line of work, and from every part of this land.

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Jul 26, 1981

I will not stand by and see those of you who are dependent on social security deprived of the benefits you've worked so hard to earn.

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