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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 22, 1981

We think that our bipartisan bill, in fact we know, offers a real tax cut.

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Jul 21, 1981

Today I announce my intention to nominate Matthew N. Novick to be Inspector General.

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Jul 21, 1981

We believe is the single most important part of this entire tax debate.

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Jul 21, 1981

Under our proposal working Americans do much better, because the bipartisan bill makes a commitment to get rates down, and we're going to keep them down.

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Jul 21, 1981

The bottom line then is not a choice between two different versions of a tax cut as so many have said.

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Jul 21, 1981

Executive Order 12314 establishes interagency coordinating groups to promote Federal policies.

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Jul 21, 1981

We must make the people a commitment, the kind of commitment that says if you work or save more tomorrow than you did today, then your reward will be higher.

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Jul 21, 1981

Government does not tax to get the money it needs; government always finds a need for the money it gets.

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Jul 20, 1981

I hope sometime in the future people will look back and say that here, in these talks, we began to put our nations back on the road to economic recovery.

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Jul 20, 1981

We have also resolved that we shall resist protectionism and support an open, expanding system for multilateral trade.

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Jul 20, 1981

I believe that we depart with fresh confidence and optimism about the future of democratic values and our societies.

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Jul 20, 1981

Today, as we leave Montebello, I just can't resist the suggestion that... a new Sun rose at Montebello.

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