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.
And I would recommend to any of you that you read George Shultz's entire speech on the subject—
It's great to be in West Virginia, and I'm delighted to visit your proud town of Parkersburg.
To the young people of our country, let me say that you are what this election is all about.
I didn't say that. I just said that as far as I'm concerned, I'm not going to judge them.
Today I announced my intention to appoint two members to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation.
Well, if I hadn't been overnight at Camp David, I would have been overnight in the White House, and either place is good sleeping.
As long as I'm President, Pennsylvania will have a friend in the White House.
Providing opportunities for all of us to make this great, free nation greater and freer still is what we've been trying to do since we made a great sea change in 1981.
The difference between us is that we look at a problem and see opportunity.
We weren't meant to be a nation divided; we weren't meant to be a nation second-best.
We want you to have an America every bit as full of hope, confidence, and dreams as our parents left us.
I'm proud to say that during these last 4 years, not 1 square inch of territory in the world was lost to Communist aggression.
America is back, a giant, powerful in its renewed spirit, its growing economy, powerful in its ability to defend itself and secure the peace, and powerful in its ability to build a better future.





