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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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Mar 21, 1985

I urge health care professionals and all other interested persons and groups to assist efforts to advance the prevention and detection of skin cancer.

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Mar 21, 1985

It will require realignments of financial responsibilities among the Federal government, State and local governments, and beneficiary groups in many program areas.

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Mar 21, 1985

I hereby designate the World Tourism Organization as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the International Organizations Immunities Act.

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Mar 21, 1985

I look forward to working with the Congress as you consider resource conservation programs in the context of our national economic needs in the months ahead.

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Mar 21, 1985

Stewardship of the land is primarily the responsibility of the private landowner.

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Mar 21, 1985

I herewith report five new deferrals of budget authority for 1985 totaling $121,544,000 and three revised deferrals now totaling $162,677,884.

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Mar 21, 1985

I do hereby proclaim the month of April 1985 as Cancer Control Month.

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Mar 20, 1985

I am especially proud that in 1983 we had the safest Christmas holiday season since the late 1940's.

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Mar 20, 1985

The fatality rate is a measure of the risk of death that a person is exposed to when travelling.

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Mar 20, 1985

All Americans are united on the goal of freedom for Afghanistan.

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Mar 20, 1985

We stand in admiration of the indomitable courage of the Afghan people who are an inspiration to all freedom-loving nations around the globe.

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Mar 20, 1985

I have said repeatedly that when we have finally reduced spending... then is the time to look at bringing the tax level up to that level.

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Mar 20, 1985

Let us, therefore, resolve to pay tribute to the brave Afghan people by observing March 21, 1985, as Afghanistan Day.

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Mar 20, 1985

The Senate has endorsed the decision of four Presidents that the Peacekeeper is a vital component of the American deterrent.

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Mar 20, 1985

We will continue to pursue highway and motor vehicle safety programs that are most effective in reducing deaths and injuries.

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Mar 20, 1985

We've got to quit talking about how many dollars do we want to or not want to spend.

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Mar 20, 1985

Martha Graham's contributions to the arts have been remarkable and inspiring.

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Mar 20, 1985

I am pleased to report that traffic fatalities have dropped for the third year in a row.

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Mar 20, 1985

We believe that the place now is, for people who are having problems, is our job training program.

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Mar 19, 1985

Cooperation with that country depends upon steps taken by its government to comply with recognized standards of international behavior.

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Mar 19, 1985

We remain committed to the belief that genuine reform of UNESCO is a worthwhile goal.

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Mar 19, 1985

Cooperation in the fields of science and technology is one of the most effective means for contributing to the physical welfare of people.

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