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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 23, 1985

Let us not be afraid to make these historic decisions—consulting openly and honestly, one with another.

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Feb 23, 1985

A vigorous and expanding economy must be priority number one.

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Feb 23, 1985

I hope that I can count on you to continue to work with me in a spirit of good will in the months ahead.

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Feb 22, 1985

American taxpayers must not be asked to bail out every farmer hopelessly in debt.

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Feb 21, 1985

This bill fulfills our commitment to the American people to address the legacy of abandoned hazardous waste sites in an expeditious manner.

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Feb 21, 1985

I am pleased to send you proposed legislation of critical importance to every American.

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Feb 21, 1985

I strongly believe that funds used to pay for the program should be generated entirely through these dedicated sources, not the general treasury.

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Feb 21, 1985

Today I am sending to the Congress legislation which will expand and strengthen the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, better known as Superfund.

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Feb 21, 1985

Dear Abby wrote a column and suggested that on my birthday people might do the same thing with a dollar instead of a dime.

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Feb 20, 1985

It was the strongest performance in a single year by the American economy since 1951.

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Feb 20, 1985

All that we have proposed and all that we're doing is engaging in research, which is legal within the ABM treaty.

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Feb 20, 1985

The agreement should be implemented and duty-free treatment should be afforded to certain articles

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Feb 20, 1985

America has rediscovered that the key to greater economic growth, opportunity, and prosperity for all is to unharness the energies of free enterprise.

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Feb 20, 1985

It doesn't make sense for a Federal Government running a deficit to be borrowing money to be spent by State and local governments that are now running surpluses.

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Feb 20, 1985

We intend to proceed with the mandate that we've been given by the people.

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Feb 19, 1985

In our discussions, I have, as always, been delighted by the vigor, the clarity, and the directness of your views.

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