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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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Apr 21, 1983

If our farmers and ranchers develop strong safety habits while at work, in the home, in recreational pursuits, and while driving on the road, our safety record will improve further.

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Apr 21, 1983

Our nation has also been a wise steward of our natural resources.

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Apr 21, 1983

One thing your confirmation process clearly did was to highlight this Agency's critical role.

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Apr 20, 1983

I herewith report four new deferrals of budget authority totaling $31,441,000 and one revision to a previously reported deferral, increasing the amount deferred by $6,000,000.

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Apr 20, 1983

We're both committed to avoiding any slide into protectionism.

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Apr 20, 1983

The job-a-thon, an idea that was born out of the creative thinking and hard work of a few local stations, is just the kind of practical, positive, can-do approach that we need to make important progress.

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Apr 20, 1983

Job-a-thons are the finest American traditions of neighbor helping neighbor.

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Apr 20, 1983

The European Community, our largest overseas trading partner, will be essential to that effort.

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Apr 19, 1983

These amendments reaffirm the commitment of our government to the performance and stability of social security.

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Apr 19, 1983

It assures the elderly that America will always keep the promises made in troubled times a half a century ago.

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Apr 19, 1983

We promised that we would protect the financial integrity of social security.

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Apr 19, 1983

We have shared an historic moment, for in signing these amendments into law, we've restored some much needed security to an uncertain world.

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Apr 18, 1983

I'll send a report to the Congress which endorses the recommendations of the bipartisan Commission on Strategic Forces.

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Apr 18, 1983

Make no mistake, unless we modernize our landbased missile systems, the Soviet Union will have no real reason to negotiate meaningful reductions.

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Apr 18, 1983

It is my fervent hope that they will guide all of us as we work toward the solution of what has been a difficult and lengthy issue.

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Apr 17, 1983

The best way for us to show our love and respect for our fellow countrymen who died in Beirut this week is to carry on with their task.

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Apr 17, 1983

The American people have always been in the vanguard of support for children's health and well-being.

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Apr 17, 1983

We're honoring six Americans who have dedicated themselves to the cause of peace.

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Apr 17, 1983

If each of us could strive to live by their example, our world would be a much better and a far safer place.

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Apr 17, 1983

As President of the United States, I am asking the American people to help bring about a health revolution for children during the coming decade by supporting UNICEF's humanitarian program.

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Apr 15, 1983

It's simply a more effective way of collecting tax money that's already owed.

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Apr 15, 1983

Last year, Uncle Sam lost billions of dollars in taxes on unreported interest and dividend income.

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Apr 15, 1983

Withholding 10 percent on interest and dividends will allow the Internal Revenue Service to recover an estimated $18 billion in otherwise lost revenues over the next 5 years.

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