Dec 3, 1982
What we strive for is a hemisphere where the future is determined not by bullets but by ballots.
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 3, 1982
I call on all states in this region to join in this process of genuine, peaceful reconciliation.
Dec 3, 1982
You've put forward concrete proposals for a comprehensive peace throughout your region.
Dec 3, 1982
I must say, I felt very good about all of them, and I thought that we established quite a relationship.
Dec 3, 1982
Your transition to democracy answered those who argue that freedom is a luxury that struggling countries cannot afford.
Dec 3, 1982
We must be strong enough, our people prosperous enough, and our democracy stable enough to remain independent, at peace, and free.
Dec 3, 1982
The difficulties in the Caribbean Basin may seem overwhelming, but just as tropical storms give way to sunshine and calmer seas, economic despair will give way to optimism if people have the prospect to build a better life in freedom.
Dec 2, 1982
Through freedom and democracy that economic progress and social justice have their best chance to work.
Dec 2, 1982
Democracies are better able to reconcile their internal differences without violence.
Dec 2, 1982
I'm confident we have the will and the ability to overcome these challenges.
Dec 2, 1982
It is my deep conviction that the tide of history is with the Americas.
Dec 1, 1982
Trust the people; believe every human being is capable of greatness, capable of self-government.
Dec 1, 1982
I think it's significant that the first plaque on the wall commemorated the 1958 visit of Secretary John Foster Dulles.
Dec 1, 1982
Very few Americans realize what a unique and special group you are—the handful of Americans who represent and serve our country abroad.
Dec 1, 1982
Our recovery program is designed to help us make a long overdue transition to an investment-powered, noninflationary economy.
Nov 30, 1982
Democracy is none other than a system in which every individual has the chance to play a highly responsible and active role on the stage of national politics, rather than the role of a mere passive spectator.
Nov 30, 1982
The commitment of this Administration to building and maintaining an adequate Strategic Petroleum Reserve is clearly demonstrated by the record of accomplishment.
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