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.
Jan 31, 1983
The U.S. autoworkers are still the greatest autoworkers in the world, bar none.
Jan 31, 1983
No; frankly, I was simply responding to their vast propaganda effort that would try to discount our legitimate proposal for arms reduction.
Jan 31, 1983
I think you always—sit down and see where you can come together on something that will be beneficial to the people.
Jan 31, 1983
Inflation has been brought down from 12.4 percent 2 years ago to 3.9 percent.
Jan 31, 1983
Lowering the tax burden is vital to our strategy for lasting growth through greater savings, investment, and production.
Jan 31, 1983
I have no ambition higher than to prove worthy of the standards that you have set.
Jan 31, 1983
Now, let me make plain, this doesn't mean that there aren't tasks that need doing.
Jan 31, 1983
To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report nineteen rescission proposals of fiscal year 1983 funds totaling $1,552.0 million.
Jan 31, 1983
America is on the mend, and both the economy and Chrysler are on the comeback trail.
Jan 31, 1983
Well, I think that possibly Tip is speaking from the always present leaks and from maybe some of the things that he's been reading.
Jan 31, 1983
I don't want, however, something to take away from this legitimate negotiation that's going on to reduce weapons.
Jan 31, 1983
We think that it is far more important to stress the idea of training, because we think there are a lot of people unemployed today at a time when there are jobs available.
Jan 31, 1983
Very simply, my idea of what the Federal Government should be doing is reducing the cost of government to the lowest practical point.
Jan 31, 1983
Those who would destroy the incentives to reduce projected deficits will instead sabotage recovery and make deficits much worse.
Jan 31, 1983
Thanks to the courage, the patience, and the strength of people like you, America is on the mend.
Jan 31, 1983
No, and I think if they will—if everyone will hold their fire until they understand the situation, they'll see that we voluntarily have been making some reductions based on management improvements, the reduction of inflation.
Jan 31, 1983
The record inflation, interest rates, and taxes of 1980 were caused by a government Goliath growing too fat, spending too much of your money.
Jan 31, 1983
The spirit of St. Louis is alive, and that's the spirit that will rebuild America.
Jan 31, 1983
I one day told Cap, I was joking, but I told Cap—I said, 'Cap, you've got all those savings; you should play politics.'
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