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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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Jan 13, 1985

She's been a staunch supporter of a great Vice President and our administration.

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Jan 13, 1985

Respect for the sanctity of human life remains too deeply engrained in the hearts of our people.

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Jan 13, 1985

Belgium is one of our oldest, closest, and most valuable allies.

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Jan 13, 1985

And now it is my honor to declare this exhibit officially open.

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Jan 13, 1985

I do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 20, 1985, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.

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Jan 13, 1985

At the same time, we both place a high priority on finding a responsible means of reducing the arsenals of nuclear weapons that now threaten humankind.

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Jan 13, 1985

Yet his portrait shows, despite all those years of exercising power, John Stennis has remained what he was at the outset—a man of gentleness, courage, and conviction.

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Jan 13, 1985

I'd like to note the high level of respect and affection that is apparent in our meetings today.

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Jan 10, 1985

Alliance solidarity behind NATO's two-track decision helped to bring the Soviets back to negotiations.

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Jan 10, 1985

Massive and growing Soviet military capabilities threaten the credibility of NATO's deterrent.

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Jan 10, 1985

Belgium has long been an important member and played a prominent role in the NATO alliance.

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Jan 10, 1985

It simply doesn't make sense to give our adversaries technology that they could then use to threaten the West.

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Jan 9, 1985

I am proud to nominate John S. Herrington to be Secretary of Energy.

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Jan 8, 1985

Our ultimate goal, of course, is the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

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Jan 8, 1985

We must also be prepared to work together wherever possible to strengthen the peace.

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Jan 8, 1985

I think that there will be other things talked about other than just weapons.

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Jan 8, 1985

To have to continue trying to count numbers is much more difficult.

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Jan 8, 1985

Today I announced my intention to appoint the following individuals to be members of the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere.

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