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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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Nov 22, 1983

I deeply regret that the Soviet Union has chosen to discontinue the present round of Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces negotiations in Geneva.

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Nov 22, 1983

We especially owe a debt of gratitude to those veterans who became disabled in the service of our country, for they truly know the price of freedom.

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Nov 22, 1983

The United States will never walk away from the negotiating table.

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Nov 22, 1983

I do hereby proclaim November 12, 1983, as Anti-Defamation League Day.

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Nov 22, 1983

The two superpowers are the only force that can preserve the peace and maintain peace.

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Nov 22, 1983

We have no higher priority than the reduction of nuclear weapons.

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Nov 22, 1983

No, I still don't believe there's danger of a nuclear conflict as long as we have the deterrent power that we have.

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Nov 21, 1983

He was dedicated to a strong America and the pursuit of the best for all our citizens.

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Nov 20, 1983

A key to this is a settlement that would permit all states in the region to live in peace with secure borders.

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Nov 20, 1983

We're agreed that the first step necessary to achieve that end is the withdrawal of Libyan forces from Chad.

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Nov 20, 1983

The people of America are proud to stand with the people of the Sudan as friends and partners for peace and progress.

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Nov 20, 1983

I have signed today S.J. Res. 139, a joint resolution which is designed to commemorate the centennial of the birth of Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Nov 20, 1983

This centennial offers an opportunity to honor one of the great First Ladies of this country whose contributions to humanity were not limited to her stay in the White House but continued thereafter on a worldwide basis.

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Nov 18, 1983

I don't believe for one minute America's best days are behind her.

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Nov 17, 1983

We will continue seeking methods to improve our broadcasts to ensure that the right to know for the Baltic peoples is not blocked by Communist oppressors.

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Nov 17, 1983

The establishment of the Baltic radio division reaffirms United States policy of not recognizing the forcible and unlawful incorporation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into the Soviet Union.

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Nov 17, 1983

Leo Ryan is the 88th recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal and only the 4th Member of Congress to receive this high honor from his colleagues.

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