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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 15, 1982

The Emergency Board shall terminate ninety (90) days after the submission of the report provided for in paragraph 1-102 of this Order.

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Nov 14, 1982

Many Americans have found that caring for the needs of our sick at home or in a community setting is not only as effective as in an institution, but that it is less costly and often more desirable for the patient.

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Nov 14, 1982

Home health care has rapidly gained acceptance as an important and successful element of high quality care.

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Nov 14, 1982

Our shared values form the unshakeable foundation for our joint efforts to maintain the freedom and prosperity of the Western world.

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Nov 14, 1982

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of November 28 through December 4, 1982, as National Home Health Care Week.

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Nov 14, 1982

Louis (Woody) Jenkins is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

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Nov 14, 1982

I reaffirm my determination to do my utmost to achieve true reductions in nuclear armaments through balanced and verifiable agreements.

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Nov 12, 1982

The balance between the United States and the Soviet Union cannot be measured in weapons and bombers alone.

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Nov 12, 1982

It puts in place a much needed policy in the economic area to complement our policies in the security area.

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Nov 12, 1982

Now that we've achieved an agreement with our allies which provides for stronger and more effective measures, there is no further need for these sanctions, and I am lifting them today.

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Nov 11, 1982

I applaud the countless mothers and fathers who have committed their lives to supporting families.

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Nov 11, 1982

The family has always been the cornerstone of American society.

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Nov 11, 1982

I also applaud those who, through adoption and foster care, have gone the extra mile to provide families for those who otherwise would have none.

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Nov 11, 1982

I especially invite all Americans to give thanks for the family relationships with which we have been blessed.

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Nov 10, 1982

Peace is a product of strength, not of weakness—of facing reality and not believing in false hopes.

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Nov 10, 1982

If there is a lesson for us, it is that we, as a free people, must always be prepared for change.

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Nov 10, 1982

I look forward to conducting relations with the new leadership in the Soviet Union with the aim of expanding the areas where our two nations can cooperate to mutual advantage.

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Nov 10, 1982

How proud we all are of what you're doing and how much our prayers are with you for success.

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Nov 10, 1982

Nothing has come down from the Hill. There's only been talk that you have repeated on the air or that you've written in the press about what they're talking about up there.

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Nov 10, 1982

Please accept my condolences on the death of President Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev.

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Nov 10, 1982

I have faith in our technology and the level of that technology, and I know that we have been markedly increasing our defensive capability.

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Nov 10, 1982

Our two nations bear a tremendous responsibility for peace in a dangerous time—a responsibility that we don't take lightly.

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