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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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Dec 27, 1982

America needs the battleship once again to provide firepower for the defense of freedom and, above all, to maintain the peace.

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Dec 27, 1982

The price of peace is always high, but considering the alternative, it's worth it.

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Dec 27, 1982

I'm honored to be here for the recommissioning of this mighty force for peace and freedom.

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Dec 27, 1982

The New Jersey today becomes our 514th ship and represents our determination to rebuild the strength of America's right arm so that we can preserve the peace.

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Dec 25, 1982

Afghanistan is important to the world, because the Afghan people are resisting Soviet imperialism.

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Dec 25, 1982

We must recognize that the human costs of this struggle are immense.

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Dec 25, 1982

The United States does not intend to forget these brave people and their struggle.

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Dec 25, 1982

The American people do not want to see the suffering and deprivation of the Afghan people continue.

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Dec 24, 1982

Christmas in the Indian Ocean is no fun, but it's for a very good cause.

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Dec 24, 1982

It reminds us all of what America has always been—a place a man or woman can come to for freedom.

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Dec 24, 1982

You may be thousands of miles away, but to us here at home, you've never been closer.

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Dec 24, 1982

In spite of everything, we Americans are still uniquely blessed.

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Dec 22, 1982

I remain optimistic that direct negotiations for a just resolution of the Palestinian problem in the context of a real and enduring peace is within our reach.

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Dec 22, 1982

I hope we can build on these bases in the weeks and months ahead to achieve the objective—enduring peace—which we and our people so fully share.

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Dec 22, 1982

The Commission shall make its report to the President by January 15, 1983.

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Dec 22, 1982

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Frank D. Yturria.

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Dec 22, 1982

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Alan Greenspan to be a member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.

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