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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 10, 1982

Sometimes I wonder—just seeing some of the results of your flights, the pictures and all—I wonder if more of us could see it from that angle we might realize that there must be a way to make it as united in reality here on Earth as it…

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Nov 10, 1982

We are very proud of you, and you know how much all of us here, down below, are rooting for you up there.

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Nov 10, 1982

We believe that what we're doing is the only course that can stimulate the economy.

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Nov 10, 1982

We can't resolve the problem and really do what is right for the unemployed unless we make the economy sound, expand the economy, and thus create the jobs that we must have.

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Nov 10, 1982

The unemployment, as I've said so many times before, is the last of the indicators that comes up as you're coming out of a recession.

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Nov 10, 1982

I approve granting Federal recognition to the Exposition with the understanding that the Federal participation in the Fair will not exceed $90 million over the next ten year period.

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Nov 10, 1982

I would also like to convey through you to the Soviet Government and people the strong desire of the United States to work toward an improved relationship with the Soviet Union.

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Nov 10, 1982

President Brezhnev was one of the world's most important figures for nearly two decades.

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Nov 10, 1982

I have approved the recommendation for Federal recognition of the 'Chicago World's Fair 1992: Age of Discovery'.

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Nov 9, 1982

Enrique J. Leon would serve for the remainder of the term expiring December 16, 1982, vice Eugene J. Frank.

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Nov 9, 1982

I do hereby proclaim the week of November 7 through November 13, 1982, as National Respiratory Therapy Week.

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Nov 9, 1982

This unprecedented step was brought about by a nonviolent revolution of millions of Polish workers who could no longer tolerate coercion and mismanagement.

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Nov 9, 1982

Susan Wittenberg Liebeler would serve for the remainder of the term expiring December 16, 1988.

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Nov 9, 1982

The modifications made by this Proclamation shall be effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption...

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Nov 9, 1982

Unfortunately, as we now know, the official recognition of Solidarity 2 years ago was merely a tactical move to gain time on the part of the panic-stricken Communist authorities.

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Nov 9, 1982

One can imprison protesters, club and disperse demonstrators with tear gas or water cannons, but the specter remains.

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Nov 9, 1982

The tariff-rate quotas for TSUS items 750.26 and 750.29 are modified by deleting the quantities...

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Nov 9, 1982

Today marks the second anniversary of an important milestone in mankind's agelong struggle for freedom.

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Nov 7, 1982

Full normalization of commercial and diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran will require more time.

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Nov 7, 1982

The crisis between the United States and Iran, which began in 1979, has eased, but it has not been fully resolved.

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