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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 7, 1981

Now, personally I never forget little facts like that, because no one appreciates youth more than I do.

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Jul 7, 1981

I'm not going to tell you that we need a 25-percent, personal rate reduction across the board for 3 years.

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Jul 7, 1981

I have the utmost confidence in his ability to represent our country well.

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Jul 7, 1981

And, come to think of it, I've made just a little bit of history here myself.

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Jul 6, 1981

Our tax cut proposal reduces taxes in proportion to the taxes paid.

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Jul 6, 1981

She is truly a person for all seasons, possessing those unique qualities of temperament, fairness, intellectual capacity, and devotion to the public good.

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Jul 6, 1981

Long after the policies of Presidents and Senators and Congressmen of any given era may have passed from public memory, they'll be remembered.

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Jul 6, 1981

Judge O'Connor, in my view, will bring new lustre and new strength to the Supreme Court.

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Jul 6, 1981

I pledged to appoint a woman who meets the very high standards that I demand of all court appointees.

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