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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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Jun 21, 1981

Those players have made baseball better, they've made America better, and so have the great black athletes in all the other major sports.

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Jun 21, 1981

Sports have played an indispensable role in the development of American character.

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Jun 18, 1981

We should permit many social programs to be administered by State and local governments.

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Jun 18, 1981

Forty-five days ago, the House of Representatives joined in a bipartisan commitment to bring runaway Federal spending under control.

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Jun 18, 1981

We can and we will put a stop to the fiscal joyride in Washington.

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Jun 18, 1981

I herewith report 6 new proposals to rescind a total of $321.0 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

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Jun 18, 1981

Confidence in your ability to stand up for what you believe in and to find a way to overcome your economic difficulties, your inflation, your unemployment, in a way that makes it possible for you to live up to your defense commitments—that…

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Jun 18, 1981

It's been my honor and pleasure to have him here as a distinguished visitor but also as a very good friend.

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Jun 18, 1981

The American people have waited patiently and for 8 months for the full-scale attack on runaway spending.

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