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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 18, 1983

Let us aim for goals that will carry us well into the next century.

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Oct 18, 1983

The goal of these visits is to put education where it belongs on the national agenda, which is front and center.

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Oct 18, 1983

H.R. 1062 is clearly inconsistent with this policy of requiring fair market value for conveyance of Federal lands.

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Oct 18, 1983

This pessimism cuts across the grain of the American character.

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Oct 18, 1983

I think covert actions have been a part of government and a part of government's responsibilities for as long as there's been a government.

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Oct 18, 1983

To authorize the United States to convey public lands to persons who rely on erroneous private surveys is not in the public interest.

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Oct 18, 1983

The danger that we're in today was voiced by Dwight Eisenhower in a letter to a publisher back in 1956.

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Oct 18, 1983

Today, we're reaping the returns that we've realized from our investment in space.

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Oct 18, 1983

The symbolism of that day is important enough that I'll sign that legislation when it reaches my desk.

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Oct 17, 1983

We call upon the Soviets to reverse their inhumane policies and to prove to the world they will back up their words with action and start living up to their agreements.

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Oct 17, 1983

Our economic recovery program made fundamental changes in Federal taxing, spending, and regulating policies.

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Oct 17, 1983

We hold the Soviet Union accountable for its violations of numerous international agreements and accords on human rights to which it is a party.

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Oct 17, 1983

We stand ready to make any arrangement with the Soviets which will be verifiable and fair to all sides.

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Oct 17, 1983

America was a land of hope for so many who suffered the pains of tyranny and deprivation.

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Oct 17, 1983

I think we should never give up the right of self-determination.

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Oct 16, 1983

I don't exactly take a Soviet general's word as being authoritative on anything.

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Oct 16, 1983

Because I think it is vitally important to the security of the United States and the Western World that we do everything we can to further the peace process in the Middle East.

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