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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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Jun 27, 1983

I appeal to the Congress to work with us, to refrain from raising taxes.

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Jun 27, 1983

I find and declare that the articles described below are practically certain to be imported into the United States under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the…

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Jun 27, 1983

Prompt legislative action is needed to resolve the serious financial problems facing these systems and assure continued payment of benefits.

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Jun 27, 1983

No, the rich don't need my help, and I'm not doing things to help the rich.

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Jun 27, 1983

These United States-Belgium agreements are similar in objective to the social security agreements already in force with Italy, the Federal Republic of Germany, and Switzerland.

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Jun 27, 1983

I think some of you should seek out those Congressmen and hear some of the things that they had to say.

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Jun 27, 1983

I have therefore this day issued a proclamation establishing quotas of zero pounds for the following articles: Blended sirups...

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Jun 27, 1983

The United States International Trade Commission is therefore directed to make an investigation under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933.

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Jun 27, 1983

The Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services join with me in commending the United States-Belgium Social Security Agreement and related documents.

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Jun 27, 1983

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. I), and in order to extend the life of the President's Private…

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Jun 27, 1983

Private sector initiatives are as basic as the American traditions of neighbor helping neighbor.

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Jun 27, 1983

Fairness is not appealing to envy, pitting group against group.

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Jun 27, 1983

Today I am proud to announce my intention to appoint these dedicated individuals.

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Jun 27, 1983

All over the country people are finding new solutions for the problems they see in their communities.

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Jun 26, 1983

As President and as an American citizen, I am deeply concerned that present and future generations be protected from the adverse health effects of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes.

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