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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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Jul 12, 1983

I fully intend to call on you frequently in the future whenever the need for your incomparable help arises.

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Jul 12, 1983

This administration is dedicated to increasing the share of Federal procurement dollars which is placed with minority business.

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Jul 12, 1983

There are many important jobs in American life, but I can't think of any that are more important than teaching.

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Jul 12, 1983

There isn't a group who belongs here more than you, America's finest educators.

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Jul 12, 1983

There's nothing the matter with our children, and I'd like to make it plain once and for all: There's nothing the matter with America's teachers.

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Jul 12, 1983

It's time America listened to you again, respected you again, and rewarded your effort and excellence with salaries that will encourage our best young people to follow in your footsteps.

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Jul 11, 1983

Reform of the Fair Housing Act is a necessity that is acknowledged by all.

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Jul 11, 1983

Effective enforcement of our Nation's fair housing laws is . . . essential to ensuring equal opportunity.

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Jul 11, 1983

No person in the United States should be denied full freedom of choice in the selection of housing because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Jul 10, 1983

International collaboration can help advance many of our own national interests.

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Jul 10, 1983

Science, as we know, has always had a special international character, and the advancement of science can make profound contributions to freedom and prosperity around the world.

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Jul 10, 1983

Science and technology are an essential part of that relationship and I have taken steps recently to ensure that China has improved access to the U.S. technology it needs for its economic modernization goals.

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Jul 10, 1983

I ask that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the two Protocols so that ratification by the United States can be effected at an early date.

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Jul 8, 1983

Nothing was more cruel for them than those back-to-back years of double-digit inflation.

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Jul 8, 1983

This will include stiff fines up to $50,000 for a first offense and $100,000 for a second offense.

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Jul 8, 1983

We believe in the bold promise that no person in the United States should be denied full freedom of choice in the selection of housing because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Jul 8, 1983

Helping those who truly need assistance is what fairness in government spending should be all about.

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Jul 8, 1983

The problem we set out to solve back when we inherited those record inflation and interest rates was not government doing too much for the needy, but government doing too much for the non-needy.

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Jul 8, 1983

Low-income Americans are receiving more food assistance in 1983 than ever before in history.

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Jul 7, 1983

I convey my deepest sympathy to Mr. Kahn's family and to all those who believe tomorrow can be better than today.

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Jul 7, 1983

I told my staff that I wanted everyone there to hear directly from me that they were to make themselves available; if they had any information whatsoever to take it and tell it to the FBI, to the Justice Department, in the investigation…

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Jul 7, 1983

Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

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