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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 6, 1984

America must leave behind the failed policies of the past and go forward with opportunity and the bright promise of the future.

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Oct 6, 1984

I do not, very frankly, take seriously the Congressional Budget Office projections, because they have been wrong on virtually all of them.

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Oct 6, 1984

I believe that we've given the American people back their spirit.

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Oct 6, 1984

I believe that the people are supposed to be dominant in our society--that they, not government, are to have control of their own affairs.

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Oct 6, 1984

There was a cartoon back when we first started the rebuilding of the military that said it all for me.

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Oct 6, 1984

Actually, in constant dollars, in the domestic side of the budget, there has been no spending increase in the 4 years that we have been here.

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Oct 5, 1984

We're not just increasing our efforts to limit the supply of drugs; we're also trying to limit the demand for drugs.

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Oct 5, 1984

Nancy's been joining with concerned parents and citizens all across our country to put out the word to young Americans: Stay away from drugs; they hurt and kill.

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Oct 5, 1984

In our administration, the Department of Justice has added 1,200 new agents and prosecutors.

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Oct 5, 1984

Working with the Coast Guard and civilian law enforcement agencies, the military has contributed directly to the interdiction and seizure of major quantities of marijuana and cocaine in the past 2 years.

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Oct 4, 1984

I'm proud of the management reforms that Cap Weinberger has brought to the Pentagon.

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Oct 4, 1984

We're tackling the tough problems that have plagued Defense management for so many years.

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Oct 4, 1984

I do hereby proclaim the week of September 30 through October 6, 1984, as National High-Tech Week.

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Oct 4, 1984

Young Americans must receive the educational opportunities necessary to grow and develop in a high technology environment.

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Oct 3, 1984

We're building a new party, a grassroots opportunity party that seeks genuine compassion through new opportunities, new ideas, and new solutions that will mean a better life for all.

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Oct 3, 1984

They can vote for the tax increase team that kicked off its campaign with a plan to take the equivalent of more than $150 a month from each household.

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Oct 3, 1984

National Children's Week provides an opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring our children a firm foundation for physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

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Oct 3, 1984

We will not rest until every American who wants a job can find a job.

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Oct 3, 1984

Just once, just once it would be great to have a budget on time.

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