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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 21, 1983

I hereby proclaim September 22, 1983, as American Business Women's Day.

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Sep 21, 1983

A wise and frugal government... shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.

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Sep 20, 1983

The uniform international rules play their significant role when, as often occurs, a problem arises that the parties did not anticipate and solve by contract.

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Sep 20, 1983

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Charles H. Pillard.

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Sep 20, 1983

The time has come for the Soviets to show the world that they're serious about peace and good will.

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Sep 20, 1983

One of our greatest national treasures is our right as Americans to criticize government without fear of reprisal.

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Sep 20, 1983

The United States must continue its efforts in the interest of peace to pursue equitable and verifiable arms control agreements with the Soviet Union.

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Sep 20, 1983

We will never send our men any place where they will not be allowed to defend themselves if they come under attack.

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Sep 20, 1983

Our job is trying to prevent war wherever it may come in the world.

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Sep 20, 1983

The professional relationship between those of us in public office and members of the press is an important ingredient of American freedom.

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Sep 20, 1983

Enhancing legal certainty for international sales contracts will serve the interests of all parties engaged in commerce by facilitating international trade.

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Sep 20, 1983

We call on the Soviet Union to respond in a constructive manner to these proposals.

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Sep 20, 1983

The Commission shall submit its final report to the President and the Secretary of the Interior by November 30, 1984.

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Sep 20, 1983

Three years ago, America was being counted out by friend and adversary alike.

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Sep 20, 1983

It is absolutely essential that we do everything in our power to restrain the growth of Federal spending.

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Sep 20, 1983

Today I announced my intention to nominate Michael I. Burch to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

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Sep 20, 1983

I concur fully in this recommendation for the reasons set forth in the enclosed report of the Department of State.

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Sep 19, 1983

We are keeping that promise to weed out waste, fraud, and abuse.

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Sep 19, 1983

There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits on the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder.

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Sep 19, 1983

America rose to greatness through the free and vigorous competition of ideas.

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