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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 9, 1983

Our grandparents encourage us in every way to have faith in ourselves, to work hard, and to achieve all that we can.

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Sep 9, 1983

America's grandparents are truly a national treasure and a living resource.

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Sep 8, 1983

We believe there are only winners, no losers, and all participants gain from it.

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Sep 8, 1983

A free and open international investment climate will play a key role not only in sustaining our own economic recovery here at home, but also in resolving many of the current international debt problems.

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Sep 8, 1983

Under international law, no U.S. investment should be expropriated unless the taking is done for a public purpose, is accomplished under due process of law, is non-discriminatory, does not violate previous contractual arrangements, and is…

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Sep 8, 1983

The United States welcomes foreign direct investment that flows according to market forces.

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Sep 8, 1983

The basic tenet for treatment of investment is the national treatment principle: foreign investors should be treated no less favorably than domestic investors in like situations.

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Sep 8, 1983

I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, in tribute to the memory of the slain passengers of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, do hereby appoint Sunday, September 11, 1983, to be a National Day of Mourning throughout the…

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Sep 8, 1983

International direct investment plays a vital and expanding role in the world economy.

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Sep 8, 1983

This was a crime against humanity that must never be forgotten, here or throughout the world.

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Sep 8, 1983

September 1, 1983, will be seared in the minds of civilized people everywhere as the night of the Korean Air Lines Massacre.

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Sep 8, 1983

The United States opposes continued and increasing government intervention that impedes or distorts investment flows.

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Sep 7, 1983

There is established the President's Task Force on Food Assistance.

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Sep 7, 1983

The Commission shall be composed of no more than thirty members appointed or designated by the President.

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Sep 6, 1983

If we succeed, we will have come an important step closer to making America great again.

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Sep 6, 1983

We know that Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, is a time for introspection, reflection, and renewal.

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Sep 6, 1983

It is a pleasure for Nancy and me to extend greetings to Jews in this country and the world over as you join in celebration of the High Holy Days.

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Sep 6, 1983

Across this great land, let those of us who can read teach those who cannot.

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Sep 6, 1983

It is also a time when members of the Jewish Faith reexamine the year past and look to the one ahead in a spirit of prayer and hopefulness.

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Sep 6, 1983

May the year 5744 bring health, prosperity, and peace to you and your families.

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Sep 6, 1983

Let us today resolve to roll up our sleeves and get to work, because there's very much to be done.

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Sep 6, 1983

Together, we can rouse the spirit of our people and apply our enormous national will to the task at hand.

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Sep 5, 1983

It is fitting that Americans honor those individuals who have altered the course of history in this country by exhibiting great moral character and courage.

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