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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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Sep 28, 1983

We believe that these and the other amendments contained in our bill are long overdue and will significantly improve the ability of women to realize a fair and equitable retirement income.

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Sep 28, 1983

By working together to promote peace in Lebanon, we are strengthening the forces for peace throughout the Middle East.

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Sep 28, 1983

We reaffirm today our resolve to maintain a strong Western defense to protect freedom and maintain peace.

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Sep 28, 1983

I believe passage of legislation is imperative to eliminate difficulties faced by women both in earning their own pensions and receiving retirement income as widows and divorcees.

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Sep 27, 1983

You get more from your teachers and students because instead of accepting mediocrity, you demand excellence.

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Sep 27, 1983

Don't relax now, because, Alan—the Americans are coming back stronger than ever next time around.

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Sep 27, 1983

Today people must be questioning whether the term 'down under' applies to Australia any more.

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Sep 27, 1983

The strength of the joint resolution and the unanimity with which it was adopted will make clear to the Soviet Union that the American people are united in their condemnation of this dreadful act.

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Sep 27, 1983

I am grateful to the Congress for its swift response to my request that it pass a joint resolution condemning the Soviet crime of shooting down a Korean airliner with 269 innocent persons on board.

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Sep 27, 1983

Your schools provide proof of what the National Commission on Excellence in Education concluded in its report last April: America can do it.

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Sep 27, 1983

I think the people of Australia and the people of the United States all can be very proud of this event.

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Sep 27, 1983

I herewith report increases to amounts previously deferred totaling $64,119,643.

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Sep 26, 1983

A participant who is separated involuntarily from service is entitled to an annuity only if the participant has not declined a reasonable offer of another position.

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Sep 26, 1983

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning on September 25, 1983, as National Adult Day Care Center Week.

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Sep 26, 1983

Previously he served as a consultant to the National Railway Labor Conference (1975-77).

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