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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 21, 1983

All Americans benefit from the commitment and courage, the vitality and frontier spirit of the people of Alaska.

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Jun 20, 1983

His intention to appoint the following individuals to be members.

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Jun 20, 1983

We believe the West's most fundamental resource is the strength of democratic institutions.

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Jun 17, 1983

I have today asked Chairman Paul Volcker to accept reappointment for another term.

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Jun 17, 1983

This project started in two inner-city high schools in Camden, New Jersey.

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Jun 17, 1983

Regardless of whether or not this experiment in the space shuttle flight succeeds, these high school students in Camden, New Jersey, have gained a new-found interest in learning and in the wonders of science that will serve them well all…

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Jun 17, 1983

There's a lesson here for all of us who believe that individual effort and initiative count and that we can make America's education system what it should be—the best in the world.

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Jun 17, 1983

I know I speak for all of us when I wish Dr. Ride and her fellow crew members the best of luck in their bold journey.

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Jun 17, 1983

It shows the part local community involvement plays in stimulating intellectual curiosity and educational excellence.

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Jun 17, 1983

He is as dedicated as I am to continuing the fight against inflation.

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Jun 16, 1983

You will have my full cooperation in moving toward these goals on a basis of equality, reciprocity, and respect for the rights and interests of all.

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Jun 16, 1983

Together we can find ways to promote peace by reducing the levels of armaments

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Jun 16, 1983

We cannot condone the sale by a tax-exempt entity of tax benefits produced through the use of Federal funds.

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Jun 15, 1983

If the liberals in the Congress had their way, the American people would never have received any tax cut—no first year, no second year, no nothing.

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Jun 15, 1983

This plant, to be completed in 1989, will encapsulate nuclear waste in a form suitable for final disposal in a future underground repository.

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Jun 15, 1983

Today I announced my intention to reappoint three individuals to be members of the National Commission for Employment Policy.

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Jun 15, 1983

The issue of abortion must be resolved by our democratic process.

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Jun 15, 1983

The annual report on Federal Energy Conservation Programs required by Section 381(c) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

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Jun 15, 1983

We can only keep our families safe and our country at peace when the enemies of democracy know America has the courage to stay strong.

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Jun 15, 1983

This research and development facility is intended to demonstrate the safe disposal of radioactive waste from national defense programs.

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Jun 15, 1983

Once again I call on the Congress to make its voice heard against abortion on demand.

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Jun 15, 1983

We continue to believe those talks hold the best prospect for finding answers to the problems of Cyprus.

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Jun 15, 1983

The United States must and will support our friends who are building and defending democracy in Central America.

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Jun 15, 1983

The Secretary General, within his Security Council mandate, has pledged to 'make every effort to give fresh impetus to the process' of the talks.

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