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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 7, 1983

All who value independent thinking will mourn the loss of a man whose intellect and enthusiasm embraced so much.

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Jul 6, 1983

I herewith report a proposal to rescind $15,000,000 in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

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Jul 5, 1983

This decision is a milestone for working women and represents the kind of real legal equity between men and women which I believe we can achieve through existing statutory and legal processes.

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Jul 5, 1983

Today's court ruling has largely achieved this goal and marks a major step forward in making America an even more fair and just society.

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Jul 5, 1983

I welcome the Supreme Court's decision, announced today, in the Norris case.

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Jul 4, 1983

The relief program I am implementing is tailored to the needs of the industry as well as the objective of trade liberalization.

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Jul 4, 1983

I will impose relief for four years rather than three, as recommended by the USITC.

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Jul 4, 1983

The USITC found specialty steel imports to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the industry.

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Jul 4, 1983

I am writing to inform you of my decision today to grant import relief to the specialty steel industry.

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Jul 4, 1983

This global quota may be allocated on a country basis, or orderly marketing agreements may be negotiated with countries that request such negotiations.

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Jul 4, 1983

I am prepared to negotiate orderly market agreements with willing countries on rod, bar, and tool steel.

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Jul 2, 1983

I've never felt stronger than I do now that our people are coming together and that America is moving forward again.

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Jul 2, 1983

Don't let anyone tell us that America's best days are behind her.

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Jul 2, 1983

We are the Nation which proudly announced to the world: We are conceived in liberty.

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Jul 1, 1983

Together with the Congress, we're doing everything possible to achieve genuine arms reductions.

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Jun 30, 1983

I am personally committed to take whatever steps are necessary to increase the likelihood of real, substantive progress towards an agreement involving significant reductions in U.S. and Soviet strategic nuclear arsenals.

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Jun 30, 1983

That is both our shared responsibility and a contribution to peace for future generations.

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Jun 30, 1983

We have long been in the forefront of those providing technical assistance and other cooperation in the nuclear field.

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