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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 28, 1985

Nancy joins me in sending you our best wishes for every future success and happiness.

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Feb 28, 1985

I take this position in the spirit of the common understanding reached between me and Prime Minister Nakasone during our January 2 meetings in Los Angeles.

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Feb 28, 1985

You have been an important and valued adviser throughout this period when we have been turning once more to the creative energies of individuals in the marketplace to provide our Nation with stable, long-term growth.

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Feb 28, 1985

The total spending impact of these measures could be as much as $7.4 billion in fiscal year 1985.

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Feb 27, 1985

Nancy and I were saddened, as were all Americans, by the recent death of Henry Cabot Lodge.

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Feb 27, 1985

His service in uniform was like that of his public career: long, valorous, dedicated.

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Feb 27, 1985

Henry Cabot Lodge was celebrated for his eloquence on behalf of the American cause.

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Feb 27, 1985

Henry Cabot Lodge's sense of personal honor and his devotion to country remain an inspiration to those of us who knew him.

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Feb 27, 1985

America has lost a distinguished public servant and symbol of America's quest for decency in a tumultuous era.

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Feb 26, 1985

DOT shall report annually to the President's Council on Management Improvement.

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Feb 26, 1985

The ultimate source of innovation, of new technology, of human progress itself, is knowledge; and that's the business of science.

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Feb 26, 1985

Within 90 days of the date of this Memorandum, all affected executive departments and agencies shall propose common regulations under the Act.

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Feb 26, 1985

There's no doubt that the measure of America's future safety, progress, and greatness depends on how well scientists keep pushing back new frontiers.

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Feb 26, 1985

Freedom plus science equals opportunity and progress and that America's future can be determined by our dreams and our visions.

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Feb 26, 1985

Within one year of the date of this Memorandum, such departments and agencies shall issue common regulations under the Act.

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Feb 24, 1985

You've provided clear, concise, and practical recommendations to enormously complicated problems.

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Feb 24, 1985

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this matter.

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Feb 24, 1985

Some people have the odd idea that it's fine while you're a political candidate or during the first year or so in office to talk about waste and fraud.

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Feb 24, 1985

Government is here to serve the people and not the other way around.

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Feb 23, 1985

Today the people no longer look to Washington as an Emerald City with magic solutions to every problem.

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