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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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Sep 30, 1985

The title is retained for life, and, after all, when you come down to the Embassies, the Ambassadors are the personal representatives of the President.

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Sep 30, 1985

His heroic example has inspired Polish and American patriots for over two centuries.

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Sep 30, 1985

Isn't it time that we let American business get back down to business?

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Sep 30, 1985

I encourage the people of the United States to commemorate this occasion as appropriate throughout the land.

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Sep 30, 1985

I herewith report 23 new deferrals of budget authority for 1986 totaling $1,628,765,311.

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Sep 30, 1985

It was my desire for her, and I think that she will be just great in that particular spot.

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Sep 30, 1985

All of the measures I have adopted against South Africa are directed at apartheid and the South African Government, and not against the people of that country or its economy.

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Sep 30, 1985

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate C. Everett Koop to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.

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Sep 30, 1985

I herewith report two new deferrals of budget authority for 1985 totaling $10,438,657 and two revised deferrals now totaling $1,433,548,866.

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Sep 30, 1985

I do hereby proclaim Friday, October 11, 1985, as General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1985.

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Sep 30, 1985

The practice of business is, in large measure, a moral endeavor.

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Sep 30, 1985

When we pit industry against industry in a costly combat for special tax treatment, we choke off the sources of economic growth and innovation.

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Sep 30, 1985

Terrorism, that kind of violence, is, I think, the most cowardly, the most vicious thing the world is faced with today, regardless of who the victims are.

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Sep 30, 1985

The Krugerrand measure ordered was taken in recognition of the fact that the Krugerrand is perceived in the Congress as an important symbol of apartheid.

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Sep 30, 1985

Your efforts on behalf of our tax reform plan represent an important contribution to the national debate.

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Sep 30, 1985

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that we are seeing a renaissance in American education.

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Sep 30, 1985

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint two esteemed individuals to the National Commission for Employment Policy.

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Sep 30, 1985

I am directing this prohibition in recognition of these public and congressional sentiments.

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Sep 30, 1985

There can be no greater demand upon the time and attention of the Congress.

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Sep 29, 1985

Your Majesty, once again, you have my thanks and the thanks of all our people.

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