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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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Dec 27, 1984

I have determined that it is in the interest of the United States to implement, on a temporary basis, the duty-free treatment for such articles as are provided for in the amendment to section 163(c)(3) of that Act.

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Dec 27, 1984

The United States is fully committed to reducing the threat of war.

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Dec 27, 1984

The modifications to the TSUS made by paragraph (2) shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on and after the date designated by the United States Trade Representative or his…

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Dec 27, 1984

Peace initiatives or tension reduction measures must properly come from the two Korean Governments themselves.

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Dec 25, 1984

These brave people will continue to have the support of all Americans in their noble struggle.

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Dec 25, 1984

The Afghan freedomfighters—the mujahidin—remind us daily that the human spirit is resilient and tenacious.

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Dec 20, 1984

I know that in that great distance there's probably a reason why he doesn't know what he's talking about.

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Dec 20, 1984

Establishing an Emergency Board to investigate a dispute between Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

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Dec 20, 1984

Let us resolve that this Christmas shall be, like that first Christmas, a celebration of interior treasures.

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Dec 20, 1984

Yes, there's a limit to how long you prefer to leave, particularly, the career Ambassadors in one particular place.

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Dec 20, 1984

Hanukkah is a festival whose celebration is meaningful in a contemporary as well as an historical context.

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Dec 20, 1984

May their light be a source of strength and inspiration to all of you and to all mankind.

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Dec 20, 1984

If I've had a honeymoon with the Congress, romance has been dead in Washington for 4 years.

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Dec 20, 1984

The parties will now submit their final offers to the board within 30 days.

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Dec 20, 1984

The candles of the Menorah attest to the victory of freedom and righteousness.

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Dec 20, 1984

No, he is being most cooperative, and he has some of the same problems I do.

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Dec 13, 1984

Yes. To go the 4-3-2 percent of gross national product with regard to the deficit over the next—[inaudible].

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Dec 12, 1984

There is no one we hold in our hearts more closely than those MIA's—those missing in action in Southeast Asia.

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Dec 12, 1984

One of the great messages of this season is that it's never too late to touch a life and maybe change the world forever for someone.

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