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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 10, 1986

Christmas is a time of happiness and cheer, a time of peace and good will and glad tidings.

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Dec 9, 1986

United Way gives that help very well indeed, and truly exemplifies our spirit of voluntarism.

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Dec 9, 1986

The only thing produced in abundance by Marxism-Leninism has been deprivation and tyranny.

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Dec 9, 1986

It is most fitting that we Americans recognize and commend all the good United Way has done and continues to do.

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Dec 9, 1986

A government which does not respect the rights of its own people and laws is unlikely to respect those of its neighbors.

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Dec 9, 1986

Every individual is endowed by nature and nature's God with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Dec 9, 1986

I hereby proclaim heartfelt thanks to a century of Americans who have shaped and supported United Way.

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Dec 9, 1986

Governments that do not respect the rights of their own citizens are a threat to their neighbors as well.

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Dec 9, 1986

Today we renew our allegiance to those human rights which all free men cherish and which we Americans, in particular, hold so dear.

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