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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 7, 1981

I intend to nominate Thomas Morgan Roberts to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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Jun 7, 1981

The personal friendship that we're developing must be equaled by the closeness between our two peoples.

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Jun 7, 1981

Our very proximity is an opportunity to demonstrate to the world how two nations can solve their problems and deepen their mutual respect.

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Jun 7, 1981

I warmly welcome President Lopez Portillo on behalf of the people of the United States.

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Jun 7, 1981

I welcome you today with the pledge that this administration will sincerely and diligently strive to maintain a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation between our two nations.

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Jun 7, 1981

God made Mexico and the United States neighbors, but it is our duty to make sure that we remain friends.

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Jun 7, 1981

The good will between Mexico and the United States is a blossom whose beauty we meet here to cherish and protect.

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Jun 7, 1981

I herewith report four proposals to rescind a total of $114.1 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

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Jun 4, 1981

Today we are here to take a significant step toward delivering justice for the victims of terrorism and their families.

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Jun 4, 1981

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America, and to establish in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, an advisory committee on arts and humanities of the…

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Jun 4, 1981

We are a great country, an unselfish country, and a compassionate country.

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Jun 4, 1981

The Task Force will recommend to the President ways in which private support for the arts and humanities might be enhanced.

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