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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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Apr 25, 1984

We can be proud, considering our differences, of how much has already been accomplished.

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Apr 25, 1984

It is essential that we act immediately to cope with this menace and to increase cooperation with other governments in dealing with this growing threat to our way of life.

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Apr 25, 1984

This healthy intercourse is encouraged because our countries, our people as a whole, have determined that what we have in common is vastly more significant than those things that separate us.

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Mar 29, 1984

It is my intention to terminate this Order upon the enactment into law of a bill reauthorizing the authorities contained in the Export Administration Act.

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Mar 25, 1984

These are the very qualities that we're here to honor today in a group of our own heroes.

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Mar 25, 1984

Establishment of the Foundation under the terms of the bill is an unwise and dangerous precedent.

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Mar 21, 1984

That event tied the hearts of our people, and for all time sent a message to tyrants that free men are all citizens of the same land.

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Mar 21, 1984

Americans increasingly look to the water for recreation and relaxation.

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Mar 21, 1984

Clarence Mitchell was without any doubt one of the most effective and respected men in Washington during his long career as a leading advocate for the NAACP.

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Mar 21, 1984

The theme of this year's 'National Safe Boating Week' emphasizes the dangers of combining alcohol consumption with boat operation.

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Mar 21, 1984

I do hereby proclaim the month of March 1984, as National Social Work Month.

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Mar 20, 1984

We should have a constitutional amendment to prohibit deficit spending by the Federal Government, require a balanced budget.

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Mar 20, 1984

A recession is when your neighbor's out of work, and a depression is when you're out of work.

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Mar 19, 1984

Some would say that American agriculture is nothing short of magic.

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Mar 19, 1984

Let us therefore resolve to pay tribute to the brave Afghan people by observing March 21, 1984 as Afghanistan Day.

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Mar 19, 1984

The goal of United States policy remains clear and consistent.

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Mar 19, 1984

One of the reasons why I would like to run is the job is unfinished.

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Mar 19, 1984

National Agriculture Day is also a special day for me because, as I've told Jack Block on many occasions, I'm a bit of a rancher myself.

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Mar 19, 1984

I think that the entitlement programs have to be looked at structurally.

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