The Christmas spirit of peace, hope, and love is the spirit Americans carry with them all year round.
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.
It is with regret that I accept your resignation as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, effective January 31, 1984.
By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, in order to assign certain functions to the Secretary of State, it is hereby ordered as follows:
I can't think of a better way to share the spirit of Christmas and work for peace on Earth and good will toward mankind.
You have served as Administrator of the FAA during one of its most eventful and productive periods.
I think the situation with them right now is covered by the words of Demosthenes.
As we celebrate the many blessings of our great nation and share the spirit of Christmas, we should take the time to consider the plight of those not far from our shores in Central America.
The actions you have taken to accomplish this goal will be remembered for many years to come.
You can make a difference, and I encourage you to contact voluntary agencies working in Central America in which you have confidence.
We're going to continue with our efforts to bring about some realistic reduction, particularly nuclear weapons.
Our friendships and alliances in other parts of the world are also very important—to our European friends as well as to ourselves.
I consider myself well-advised in terms of both interpretation of world events and recommendations for our foreign policy.
The economic welfare of all our people must ultimately stem not from government programs but from the wealth created by a vigorous private sector.
Excessive taxation distorts market signals and weakens the economic incentives on which our continued prosperity must depend.
No crude oil produced in Libya may be imported into the United States, its territories or possessions.
The United States would consider an attack on its NATO allies as an attack on itself.
I will not okay a mission or ask or order our Armed Forces to go someplace where there is danger and tell them that they have not the right to defend themselves.





