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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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Feb 10, 1987

Good ideas come not from Washington, where the headlines are, but out in the country, where the action is.

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Feb 10, 1987

It's time for the Government to start listening to community self-help groups like yours and the others that Chuck and his group here have identified.

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Feb 9, 1987

We take this job seriously because we know the truth of some other words that Teddy Roosevelt spoke.

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Feb 9, 1987

We will be vigilant in the preservation of freedom and vigorous in its defense because we will not let down those who came before us or those who will follow.

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Feb 9, 1987

The cry of the weakling counts for little in the move toward peace, but the call of a just man armed is potent.

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Feb 9, 1987

We made a promise that they'd have the first-class equipment and weapons they need to do their job and come home safely.

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Feb 9, 1987

I'd just like to express to you and to legionnaires around the country my deepest appreciation for being there when it counted.

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Feb 9, 1987

I know you agree with me that those kids will never let us down, so we better darn well see to it that this government, no matter what party is in power, never lets them down.

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