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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 20, 1984

The American people believe in freedom and in the strength it takes to protect it.

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Oct 20, 1984

I have said on a number of occasions exactly what I believe about the Soviet Union. I retract nothing that I have said.

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Oct 20, 1984

I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign.

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Oct 19, 1984

Only my opponent thinks America can build a more peaceful future on the weakness of a failed past.

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Oct 19, 1984

We’ve restored our economy and begun to restore our military strength.

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Oct 19, 1984

My opponent's Senate voting record on defense was so weak, he ranked right next to George McGovern.

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Oct 19, 1984

We've made America and our alliances stronger and the world safer.

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Oct 19, 1984

The policies of unilateral concession were giving the Soviet Union military advantages over the United States.

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Oct 18, 1984

Under present fiscal conditions, unrestrained increases of this magnitude—no matter how worthy the programs—are unacceptable.

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Oct 18, 1984

The founding of the United Nations 39 years ago offered new hope that international political, economic, social and technical cooperation could be achieved in a more peaceful world.

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Oct 18, 1984

S. 1097 contains other highly objectionable provisions concerning the Department's activities.

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Oct 18, 1984

I welcome the opportunity today to sign into law S. 1146, the Aviation Drug-Trafficking Control Act.

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Oct 18, 1984

I have today signed S. 1102, which includes the Marine Sanctuaries Amendments of 1984.

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Oct 18, 1984

The new criminal provisions further add to the possible sanctions against smuggling drugs by air, making the risks that much greater.

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Oct 18, 1984

This act will provide resources and authorities essential in countering the insidious threat terrorism poses to those who cherish freedom and democracy.

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Oct 18, 1984

Inasmuch as H.R. 6248 merely duplicates existing law, it is unnecessary.

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Oct 18, 1984

I am pleased to sign today H.R. 6216, an act to amend the Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984 to make technical corrections with respect to the retirement of certain bankruptcy judges.

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Oct 18, 1984

The people and government of the United States feel a close identification with the mission of the United Nations and watch closely what happens there.

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Oct 18, 1984

The United States has heard the appeal for justice voiced by South Africans who suffer under apartheid rule.

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