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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 15, 1983

Do hereby declare and proclaim that these amendments to the Convention shall be effective on and after June 1, 1983, for the United States of America

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Jun 15, 1983

Your parents and grandparents have sacrificed so that you can be free.

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Jun 15, 1983

Education is the key that opens the golden door of opportunity.

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Jun 15, 1983

We expect, nevertheless, representatives of the two communities to return to the intercommunal talks.

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Jun 15, 1983

This Administration is strongly committed to putting in place the means for disposing of nuclear wastes.

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Jun 15, 1983

Thanks to Jesse Helms, his friendship and commitment, we can say tonight our grass roots movement is alive, well, and getting stronger every month as America strides forward on the road to greatness again.

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Jun 15, 1983

I pray for the day when nuclear weapons will no longer exist anywhere on Earth.

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Jun 15, 1983

I join millions of Americans expressing profound disappointment at the decisions announced by the Supreme Court.

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Jun 15, 1983

The strength of this Nation flows from the talent and resourcefulness of its people

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Jun 15, 1983

We will continue to store existing wastes in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

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Jun 15, 1983

The Plan I am submitting will provide a valuable context for use by the Administration and the Congress in considering defense nuclear waste activities to be proposed in future years.

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Jun 14, 1983

Let's stand together—parents, teachers, concerned citizens—and say 'no' to all those who would divide, delay, and drag us down.

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Jun 14, 1983

Ms. Villalpando has been appointed to enhance our outreach to the Hispanic community.

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Jun 14, 1983

The question I urge every concerned citizen to ponder is this: If a 600-percent increase couldn't make America smarter, how much more do we need?

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Jun 14, 1983

The first amendment was never written to exclude religion from our schools.

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Jun 14, 1983

True excellence in education will require much greater emphasis on the basics.

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Jun 14, 1983

Education has been the key that opened the golden door of opportunity.

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Jun 14, 1983

I urge you, send a message to Washington, D.C., and make it loud and clear.

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