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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 16, 1983

I do hereby call upon the people of this Nation and their local and national governmental officials to observe Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 1983, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Oct 16, 1983

I am hereby authorizing this Committee as my principal campaign committee to allow those persons who support my candidacy to express their support in a manner that fully complies with the Federal election laws.

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Oct 16, 1983

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Robert C. McFarlane as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

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Oct 16, 1983

The United States Rail Caucus is a bipartisan coalition of 36 offices focusing on rail industry issues.

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Oct 16, 1983

Ambassador McFarlane will be confirmed as national security adviser.

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Oct 16, 1983

This letter will serve as my consent for the purpose of allowing you to form this Committee.

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Oct 16, 1983

The work of your Committee will be of great help to me at such time as I may make a formal decision to seek a second term as President.

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Oct 14, 1983

Quality of life is not just more jobs, it's also better jobs.

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Oct 14, 1983

This submarine will join other strategic missile submarines named for men of great character.

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Oct 14, 1983

The U.S.S. Henry M. Jackson through decades to come will be a constant reminder to the fleet and to all Americans of the virtues for which your husband and father stood: truth, peacefulness, strength and steadfastness.

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Oct 13, 1983

I urge the House of Representatives to join the Senate in taking prompt and serious action on the Comprehensive Crime Control Act.

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Oct 13, 1983

The first operational mission delivered two commercial satellites to orbit, demonstrating that the Space Shuttle provides practical, utilitarian, round-trip access to space.

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Oct 13, 1983

I find that the unrestricted access of foreign parties to United States commercial goods, technology, and technical data constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security.

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Oct 13, 1983

The Nation can be proud of these and other achievements reported for 1982.

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Oct 13, 1983

I am pleased to transmit this report of the Nation's progress in space and aeronautics during calendar 1982.

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Oct 13, 1983

We particularly salute the Food and Agriculture Organization which, on World Food Day this year, celebrates 30 years of dedication to the elimination of hunger and malnutrition.

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Oct 13, 1983

S. 216 establishes Federal criminal jurisdiction over tampering with foods, drugs, cosmetics, and other consumer products.

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