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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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Oct 25, 1984

There is nothing immoral about rescuing American students whose lives are in danger.

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Oct 24, 1984

Government can be, and was, a drag on the economy—still is.

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Oct 24, 1984

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between The Long Island Rail Road and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

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Oct 24, 1984

I think that government can be, and was, a drag on the economy—still is.

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Oct 24, 1984

Social Security is not a part of the deficit or the deficit problem.

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Oct 24, 1984

I believe in nuclear power, and I think that the fear that's been generated of it is almost superstitious and unwarranted completely.

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Oct 24, 1984

We're going to continue trying, also, to make government less of a burden on business and private individuals with excessive regulations.

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Oct 24, 1984

We believe, will—if we proceed with this—will also take care of the deficit problem.

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Oct 23, 1984

I have signed today H.R. 1438, a bill that authorizes efforts to restore fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin in California.

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Oct 23, 1984

A fishery restoration program for the river has been an objective for over 10 years, and enactment of this bill is a major environmental achievement.

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Oct 23, 1984

Ending the B-1 development could cost you 23,000 jobs in the next 2 to 3 years.

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Oct 23, 1984

This represents an unwarranted intrusion by the Congress into matters normally within the management discretion of the executive branch.

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Oct 23, 1984

I believe H.R. 1438 demonstrates this administration's commitment to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources in a fiscally responsible manner.

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Oct 23, 1984

Abe Lincoln said that we must disenthrall ourselves with the past—and then we will save our country.

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Oct 23, 1984

The bill also addresses the claims of those veterans who were exposed to low levels of ionizing radiation.

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Oct 23, 1984

We want to lower your taxes and everybody's taxes so your families will be stronger, our economy will be stronger, and America will be stronger.

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Oct 23, 1984

America is the land of the free, because we're the home of the brave.

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Oct 23, 1984

Veterans deserve to know the truth about the consequences of their exposure to Agent Orange or to low-level radiation.

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Oct 23, 1984

Now, that's more than $150 a month. It's like having a second mortgage, the Mondale mortgage.

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Oct 23, 1984

H.R. 1438 demonstrates that environmental programs can also be fiscally responsible.

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