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.
We created the greatest public school system the world has ever seen, and we created it at a local level.
I think the truth is that I gave in really thinking that it wouldn't go any farther than the election, and then I'd be free again.
There are many important jobs in American life, but I can't think of any that's more important than teaching our children.
We have to make sure that tyranny doesn't rise to the Hitler proportions.
I happen to differ with the decision that took prayer out of schools.
I promise you your government will keep it and treasure it and use it as a reminder of the greatness that is America.
I hope that none of you ever get that pessimistic or that cynical about life.
We apologize to none for our ideals or our principles, nor the prosperity that we've made for ourselves and shared with the world.
I wonder if their American counterparts are talking through an interpreter in the countries where they're located.
We should never delude ourselves as to just who and what we're dealing with.
The Soviets have tried their best to Russify the Baltic peoples, as they have with so many of the other oppressed nationalities within the Soviet empire.
I uphold their right to determine their own national destiny, free of foreign domination.
Australia is a great nation that plays a vital role in regional and world affairs.





