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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 22, 1982

Your visit has served as a reminder that the bonds of friendship that link Jordan and the United States are as strong as ever.

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Dec 21, 1982

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else, they're just braver 5 minutes longer.

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Dec 21, 1982

And this is especially fulfilling, because is serves to remind us of the caliber of people who'll be leading our country in a few years.

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Dec 21, 1982

Freedom is not a source of aggression; it can't be imposed like totalitarian philosophies by force and repression.

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Dec 21, 1982

What he discovered was the astonishing capacity of Americans for helping one another.

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Dec 21, 1982

These medals we've given out today give us all something to think about.

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Dec 21, 1982

Service and bravery can be honored only in a society that puts a premium on those qualities.

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Dec 21, 1982

You know, it's frequently said that young people need heroes to look up to and emulate.

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Dec 20, 1982

Let there be no doubt that the United States remains strongly committed to the pursuit of both effective deterrence and meaningful arms control.

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Dec 20, 1982

We remain steadfast in our determination to meet these alliance commitments.

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Dec 20, 1982

I look forward to meeting with the King again before he leaves Washington.

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Dec 20, 1982

This is a useful and constructive step in reducing unnecessary paperwork and in improving executive branch operations.

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Dec 20, 1982

I have today signed into law H.R. 6005, the 'Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1982.'

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Dec 20, 1982

I told the King of my personal commitment to see peace in the Middle East become a true and lasting reality.

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Dec 20, 1982

I also expressed America's gratitude to the King for his own important actions in support of our initiative.

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Dec 20, 1982

This act repeals or modifies requirements for the submission of 67 reports to the Congress that are no longer useful.

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