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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 19, 1985

This action has been necessitated by the unwillingness of the EEC to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution of this issue.

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Jun 18, 1985

If you think you're better off with the high taxes and runaway monster government of the past, then go ahead and oppose our new program, but if you're ready to tell Washington, DC, 'No more business as usual,' then lend us your help and…

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Jun 18, 1985

Let the world be better for you, and at last, when you die; Let this be your cry, Come on my soul, carry on.

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Jun 18, 1985

Ronald Reagan announced his intention to nominate Rebecca Gernhardt Range to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation.

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Jun 18, 1985

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 1217a of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3657a), it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Jun 17, 1985

I have to war it out as long as those people are there and threatened and alive.

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Jun 16, 1985

Mr. Burt has served as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian Affairs since 1983.

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Jun 14, 1985

In response to your mandate, our administration has worked to return the civil rights laws to their original meaning—to prevent discrimination against any and all Americans.

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Jun 14, 1985

That's the vision our entire administration is committed to—a society that keeps faith with the promise of our Declaration of Independence.

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Jun 14, 1985

Quotas deny jobs to many who would have gotten them otherwise, but who weren't born a specified race or sex.

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Jun 13, 1985

I also urge the American people to celebrate those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, set aside by Congress as a time to honor America.

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Jun 13, 1985

Our country is great because it is built on principles of self-reliance, opportunity, innovation, and compassion for the others.

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Jun 13, 1985

Flags have always symbolized important characteristics of the American people—the Stars and Stripes for independence and the World War II 'E' Flag for excellence.

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Jun 12, 1985

The Commission has found that the United States must have a credible retaliatory capability to deter attack.

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