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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 26, 1981

Because of what you did, Republicans and Democrats in the Congress came together and passed the most sweeping cutbacks in the history of the Federal budget.

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Jul 26, 1981

Are you entitled to the fruits of your own labor or does government have some presumptive right to spend and spend and spend?

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Jul 23, 1981

New Zealand is a longtime friend and ally in the closest relationship with the United States.

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Jul 23, 1981

I'm delighted to have had the opportunity of spending some time with the President.

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Jul 23, 1981

We've had a very good meeting in getting acquainted, discussing the trade relations between us.

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Jul 23, 1981

We all applaud your consummate skill and tireless efforts on behalf of peace.

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Jul 22, 1981

We are a federation of sovereign states with as much law as possible kept at the local level.

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Jul 22, 1981

Our program of budget cuts will discipline the Federal Government to live within its means.

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