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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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Nov 22, 1982

It's my hope that this package can be high on the agenda when the Congress returns to Washington next week.

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Nov 21, 1982

For many years, U.S. strategic forces have helped protect our Nation and the Free World by providing a capable and effective deterrent.

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Nov 21, 1982

We would achieve a system that could survive against the current and projected Soviet rocket inventory.

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Nov 21, 1982

The best survivability, and thus the best deterrence, lies in the modernization of all three legs of the Triad.

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Nov 19, 1982

Free trade serves the cause of economic progress, and it serves the cause of world peace.

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Nov 19, 1982

We must resist protectionism because it can only lead to fewer jobs for them and fewer jobs for us.

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Nov 18, 1982

More grateful than I can say for this gift to the people of America.

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Nov 18, 1982

Never have we had a greater need for job training in America.

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Nov 18, 1982

If freedom and opportunity are to flourish, limits must be placed on the size and authority of government.

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Nov 18, 1982

We must not slam shut the doors of opportunity on those who look to us for help.

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Nov 16, 1982

We mean to end their profits, imprison their members, and cripple their organizations.

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Nov 15, 1982

What this economy needs to grow stronger, to become more productive and competitive, to create new jobs, and to ensure higher real wages and incomes for our people is the power of investment.

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Nov 15, 1982

I have determined that the action described below is an appropriate and feasible response to subsidy practices.

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Nov 15, 1982

I happen to believe that's an important part of what justice and compassion are all about.

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Nov 15, 1982

From the date of the creation of the Emergency Board, and for 120 days thereafter, no change, except by agreement of the parties, shall be made by the carrier or the employees, in the conditions out of which the dispute arose.

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Nov 15, 1982

Part of the problem can be traced to the recession that began in America's basic industries more than two years ago.

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Nov 15, 1982

The board shall report its findings to the President with respect to the dispute within 30 days after the date of its creation.

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Nov 15, 1982

Trusting in Him, believing in each other, working together, we will rebuild America-the land of our dreams and mankind's last great hope.

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