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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 10, 1984

The United States and Poland share the noble legacy of a hero who gave his life so that the torch of freedom would never be extinguished.

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Oct 9, 1984

We're a people, in short, who don't need the supervision of government sophisticates to tell us what is right and good.

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Oct 9, 1984

We take pride in our family heritage, passing it on to our children, just like you're doing here.

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Oct 9, 1984

We are actively pursuing several such issues in confidential discussions with the Soviet Union and are seeking explanations, clarifications, and corrective actions.

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Oct 9, 1984

I continue to believe that compliance with arms control agreements is fundamental to the arms control process.

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Oct 9, 1984

Let me say that from reports of many of the people that were part of that same administration, when President Carter in his last 2 years felt that he should start redressing the military imbalance, Mondale advised against it.

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Oct 9, 1984

If the concept of arms control is to have meaning and credibility as a contribution to global or regional stability, it is essential that all parties to agreements comply with them.

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Oct 9, 1984

If America is to remain the free and vibrant country that we want her to be, we can't lose sight of those principles laid down by our Founding Fathers.

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Oct 9, 1984

Our duty is to make sure that you have the same America of opportunity and hope and dreams and future that we had when we were your age.

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Oct 9, 1984

I would hope that I could accomplish something for which I would be remembered.

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Oct 9, 1984

I think the best social program for the less fortunate who are trying to better their lot is a good job.

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Oct 9, 1984

I believe that the extracurricular activities are just as important as every other part of education.

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Oct 9, 1984

We're never going to take away from those people who are dependent on Social Security, now or in the future.

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Oct 9, 1984

Our administration... just eliminated the roadblocks which took the form of irresponsible tax and spending policies, overregulation, and too much power centralized in Washington.

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