Mar 22, 1983
It is more vital than ever that America's elected leaders here in Washington work together to hold down spending and taxes and restrain the growth of government.
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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Mar 22, 1983
We have reduced the inflation rate to 3.5 percent—the best record in more than a decade.
Mar 21, 1983
One of the most important pieces of legislation to be considered by the Congress this year is being held hostage by a small but highly funded and organized special interest group.
Mar 20, 1983
To focus the world's attention on this crime against an innocent and brave nation, we observe today the second annual Afghanistan Day.
Mar 20, 1983
I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Alfred Hugh Kingon to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Mar 20, 1983
The tragedy of Afghanistan continues as the valiant and courageous Afghan freedom fighters persevere in standing up against the brutal power of the Soviet invasion and occupation.
Mar 20, 1983
No one could bring more impressive credentials to this important job than Bill Ruckelshaus.
Mar 20, 1983
We must also recognize that the sacrifices required to maintain this resistance are very high.
Mar 20, 1983
America's unflagging sympathy for a determined people, its support for their refugees and commitment to achieving a political settlement for Afghanistan will free that country from tyranny's yoke.
Mar 18, 1983
We can have it if we stick to common sense and don't go back to the big spending and taxing addiction that brought this economy to its knees in 1980.
Mar 18, 1983
The economy is growing stronger—and stronger than most people, including ourselves, predicted.
Mar 18, 1983
Their proposed $163 billion cut in defense spending over the next 5 years would put the United States right back in the position of military vulnerability we were in after a decade of neglect in the 1970's.
Mar 17, 1983
The role of government should not include performing services and activities that can effectively and efficiently be carried out by the private sector.
Mar 17, 1983
Inflation, high interest rates, excessive taxation, and burdensome regulation are serious problems for small business.
Mar 17, 1983
But I think that, now, after all of the criticism and all of the sniping and all of the sneering at what they called Reaganomics, there is so much evidence that the plan was successful.
Mar 17, 1983
My Administration's economic program will enhance the ability of small business to meet these challenges.
Mar 17, 1983
Small businesses are important sources of product and process innovations.
Mar 17, 1983
I think that there is a certain level as to the percentage of gross national product that government takes for itself.
Mar 16, 1983
I support a just and peaceful solution to the problems of Ireland and strongly condemn all acts of terrorism and violence.
Mar 16, 1983
The national government also has an important, but limited, role to play in the education system.
Mar 16, 1983
I encourage Americans of all faiths to walk together in such a spirit of reconciliation, rejecting violence in any form.
Mar 16, 1983
Next to peace and reconciliation, Northern Ireland's greatest need is for jobs to bring hope and opportunity to all its people.
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