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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.
I have determined that the action described below is appropriate and feasible to enforce United States rights under the Agreement on the Interpretation and Application of Articles VI, XVI and XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and…
I do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 11, 1984, as National Surveyors Week.
I am directing the United States Trade Representative to pursue the dispute settlement procedures which have already been initiated under the Subsidies Code.
I urge the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities paying tribute to professional surveyors and their contribution to society.
I do believe that these two great continents were placed here... to be found by people who had a love for freedom, a courage, and that there was a divine purpose in that.
I do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 13, 1984, as Municipal Clerk's Week.
Avoiding war and reducing arms is a starting point in our relationship with the Soviet Union, but we seek to accomplish more.
We should find ways to work together to meet the challenge of preserving peace.
This effort has provided a unique opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to work together for our common goal of equitable, verifiable arms control and a more stable peaceful world.
You've really opened a new era for the world in space with this mission.
Your commitment and courage on this historic flight, I think, are an inspiration to all of us.
These measures, I believe, will strengthen our ability to do the job we set out to do and to sustain our efforts over the long term.
We must have faith in the people of this country and faith in our principles.
We can start by letting our children have the right to call on a little help from God at the beginning of their school day.
People now understand that they can't wait for the Federal Government to do what needs to be done.
Yielding to violence and terrorism today may seem to provide temporary relief, but such a course is sure to lead to a more dangerous and less manageable future crisis.
We've stuck to our principles rather than trying to be everything to everybody.
I don't think any Republican should hesitate to ask the people if they think they're better off than they were 4 years ago.
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