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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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Aug 13, 1985

The Commission shall submit its report no later than December 31, 1986, and shall terminate 30 days after its report.

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Aug 12, 1985

I call upon the people of the United States to spend the period from 8 to 9 o'clock p.m. that day with their neighbors in front of their homes to demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of community participation in crime prevention…

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Aug 12, 1985

I hereby proclaim August 13, 1985, as National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day.

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Aug 11, 1985

Mr. Daniels has been Deputy Assistant to the President and Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, since March 1985.

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Aug 9, 1985

Liberty not only spawns progress, but it is the genesis of true peace as well.

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Aug 8, 1985

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Roger A. Yurchuck.

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Aug 8, 1985

Today I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Craig C. Black to the National Science Board.

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Aug 7, 1985

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. I), an…

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Aug 7, 1985

My goal remains to have a government that regulates only where necessary and as efficiently and fairly as possible.

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Aug 7, 1985

These measures are important in signaling American resolve and support for freedom.

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Aug 7, 1985

We're here for the signing of the foreign assistance authorization bill.

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Aug 7, 1985

We have to make the people aware that these programs are the most effective instruments we have for a more secure international environment.

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Aug 6, 1985

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 11252, as amended, is…

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Aug 2, 1985

This nation is poised to forge ahead, poised to give every citizen the noble chance to break free and taste the thrill of high adventure.

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Aug 2, 1985

Inflation, which has been as high as 13 percent, has not just eased but has sharply declined to less than 4 percent.

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Jul 31, 1985

I'm tired of that kind of behavior, and I'm sick and tired of governments that put the family at the end of the line.

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Jul 31, 1985

I have also found that the amendment meets all applicable requirements of the Atomic Energy Act...

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Jul 31, 1985

The amendment focuses our cooperation on the safety and security of each nation's nuclear activities and installations.

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Jul 31, 1985

I have concluded that the cooperation authorized by the amendment is in the United States' interest.

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Jul 31, 1985

This is a family-first bill, and that $2,000 is very important to us and, I think, to you.

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