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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 29, 1985

We must first learn, and then seek to inculcate in others, especially the young, a deep respect for the human person, whatever that person's handicaps.

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Sep 29, 1985

Jordan has been moving steadily and courageously forward in a search for a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in the Middle East.

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Sep 29, 1985

The way to that goal is through direct negotiations on the basis on U.N. Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338.

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Sep 29, 1985

Jack Vessey always remembered the soldiers in the ranks; he understood those soldiers are the backbone of any army.

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Sep 29, 1985

The goal is peace and stability for Jordan, Israel, and all states in the Middle East.

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Sep 29, 1985

Much remains to be done if we are to bring brighter days to all the disabled people of our country.

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Sep 29, 1985

The members of the Committee other than the Chairman shall serve as representatives of labor and of management, and labor and management shall be equally represented among its members.

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Sep 29, 1985

Let me repeat that the United States is dedicated to achieving a just and durable peace between Israel and all its Arab neighbors.

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Sep 29, 1985

I urge all governors, mayors, other public officials, leaders in business and labor, and private citizens to help meet the challenge of the future by ensuring that disabled people have the opportunity to participate fully in the economic…

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Sep 27, 1985

The United States must and will be forthright and firm in explaining and defending our interests and those of our allies.

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Sep 27, 1985

The overriding responsibility of the leaders of our two countries is to work for peaceful relations between us.

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Sep 26, 1985

I, Ronald Reagan, do hereby proclaim September 1985 as National Sewing Month.

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Sep 26, 1985

The arts and humanities are not just important to our culture, they are vital to our way of life.

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Sep 26, 1985

I do hereby proclaim the week of September 23 through September 29, 1985, as National Historically Black Colleges Week.

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Sep 25, 1985

The nomination reflects the importance the United States attaches to the Vancouver Exposition.

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Sep 25, 1985

I only sought this job because I thought there were some things that needed to be done.

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Sep 25, 1985

Does it serve the long-term Soviet interest or the interest of peace for them to keep well over 100,000 troops in Afghanistan against the wishes of that country's people?

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Sep 25, 1985

I very much hope that, if true, then, he will pursue policies which will lead to a more constructive East-West relationship.

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Sep 25, 1985

The Soviet Union has long sought to divide the Western allies from each other and the people from their governments.

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