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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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Aug 1, 1983

I'm proud to report that through the strike force efforts of our departmental I.G. offices, 29.3 billion tax dollars have been saved or put to better use so far.

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Aug 1, 1983

I am deeply concerned about the extent to which we have a problem that should not exist in this great and wealthy country.

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Jul 31, 1983

Our last great pillar of our agenda is opportunity—or for economic growth.

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Jul 31, 1983

Trusting in God and helping each other, we can and will preserve the dream of America, the last best hope of man on Earth.

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Jul 31, 1983

We must preserve the noble promise of the American dream for every man, woman, and child in this land.

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Jul 31, 1983

We're determined to build an agenda for opportunity on three pillars: excellence, equality, and growth—economic growth.

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Jul 31, 1983

Under Morris Harrell's leadership, the ABA has not sought to control America; you have sought to serve America.

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Jul 31, 1983

It's time to bury the myth that bigger government brings more opportunity and compassion.

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Jul 31, 1983

Civil-rights laws are among the most heinous intrusions upon individual liberty.

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Jul 31, 1983

The explicit promise in the Declaration that we're endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights was meant for all of us.

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Jul 29, 1983

It's about time the notion that government is the servant, not the master, came back into fashion.

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Jul 29, 1983

We live in a country where people truly care for one another.

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Jul 29, 1983

The greatest nation in the world deserves the best government.

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Jul 28, 1983

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including Section 156 of Public Law 97-377.

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Jul 28, 1983

I always get a kick out of meeting with the Future Farmers of America.

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Jul 28, 1983

I hope when you go back to your homes, you'll tell your families and your friends of our confidence that things are getting better.

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