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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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Oct 28, 1982

I have determined that it is in the best interest of the United States to terminate the Agreement.

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Oct 28, 1982

I came here to tell the people of New Mexico I need Jack Schmitt in the Senate.

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Oct 28, 1982

Every time I said, without fail, I would have to come down on the side of the defenses of this country.

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Oct 28, 1982

The policies of the past have burned to the ground; they failed.

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Oct 28, 1982

I don't think the American people want to return to the policies of failure.

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Oct 27, 1982

It's apparent that I ask you for your support—but when you go out of here, start buttonholing friends and neighbors and make sure you get their support, too.

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Oct 27, 1982

Today, with inflation dropping and with the upward trend of the stock market, billions of dollars have been added to the Value of the assets of this country's pension funds.

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Oct 27, 1982

To keep them happy, I decided, I said, 'Okay, we'll flip a coin to decide whether to visit your beautiful State or stay in Washington.'

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Oct 27, 1982

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Edward M. Elmendorf to be Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

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Oct 27, 1982

Remember when inflation was in double digits for 2 years in a row?

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Oct 27, 1982

Anyone who will tell a lie about that is just like a fellow that says he enjoys a cold shower in the morning—they'll lie about other things.

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Oct 27, 1982

Make sure that your friends and your neighbors know that that's what this election is all about.

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Oct 27, 1982

Does anyone here really want to go back to the double-digit inflation of 2 years ago?

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Oct 26, 1982

I have determined in this case that the national interest requires expeditious action.

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Oct 26, 1982

I'm sure that both Alberto and Grete would be the first to say that no one in that marathon showed more heart and more courage.

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