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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 23, 1983

What could possibly be better than to rid the world of an entire class of nuclear weapons?

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Sep 23, 1983

The American cowboy remains a figure that is dear to the hearts of American people.

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Sep 23, 1983

My dream is for our peoples to come together in a spirit of faith and friendship, to help build and leave behind a far safer world.

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Sep 23, 1983

There aren't too many activities in this land of ours, with all the many things we do, that are as purely American as what we have seen here.

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Sep 23, 1983

I think I'd be speaking for all of you if I said a heartfelt thank you to all these people who have entertained us so royally here today.

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Sep 23, 1983

There's nothing so good for the inside of a person as the outside of a horse.

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Sep 23, 1983

And, of course, there's been one advertisement that I've never quite understood.

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Sep 22, 1983

I find the additional modifications of the quantitative limitations which are hereinafter proclaimed are appropriate to carry out the trade agreement described in paragraph 2 of this Proclamation and the International Sugar Agreement, 1977.

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Sep 22, 1983

I know I can count on Barbara to represent us well in the Civil Aeronautics Board and ensure the airline deregulation process is completed.

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Sep 22, 1983

Much of the negativity we face has less to do with the number of women appointees than it does with the fact that we have a different political philosophy than those who are doing the complaining.

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Sep 21, 1983

Greater productivity growth is the cornerstone of price stability and sustained economic growth.

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Sep 21, 1983

Opportunities do exist for those who dream, who believe, who work hard, and who willingly take risks.

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Sep 21, 1983

We didn't get those deficits because Americans are undertaxed; we got those deficits because government has overspent.

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Sep 21, 1983

The challenge of greater productivity growth is of supreme importance to America's future.

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