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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 14, 1982

This is a very important piece of legislation because it provides the authority for $7 billion of vitally needed facilities.

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Oct 14, 1982

I strongly object, however, to other language in the bill that would amend the Contract Disputes Act to require that interest on a claim run from the time a claim is submitted without regard to the date of certification of the contractor's…

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Oct 14, 1982

There is no better, more reliable producer of food anywhere than the United States of America.

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Oct 14, 1982

This bill provides three other essential elements of support.

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Oct 13, 1982

I have signed H.R. 3881, which provides for the conveyance to the State of Arkansas Forestry Commission of certain rights in land now held by the Secretary of Agriculture.

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Oct 13, 1982

When the land was sold in 1980, the purchase price represented a 30 percent discount from fair market value.

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Oct 13, 1982

I have signed into law H.R. 5930, a bill to extend for 5 years the program that provides insurance to air carriers in cases where U.S. military or foreign policy interests require aviation operations that do not qualify for commercial…

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Oct 12, 1982

Getting Americans back to work is an urgent priority for all of us and especially for this administration.

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Oct 11, 1982

I'm convinced the world economic conditions will improve with national self-restraint and sound financial management for continued growth.

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Oct 11, 1982

I come away from our talks more convinced than ever that we share this common view: that the greatest need for the countries of Southeast Asia is for rapid, equitable development free from outside interference and in an atmosphere of…

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Oct 11, 1982

This first bill will begin to address the tragedy of America's missing children.

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Sep 21, 1982

There are many elected officials in Washington—and I am one of them—who prefer to keep the government out of the collective bargaining process.

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Sep 21, 1982

I want to reaffirm this administration's continued commitment—not only so that your institutions will survive but so that they will flourish.

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Sep 21, 1982

I am proud to announce the appointment of Leo F. Callahan to this important position in our criminal justice system.

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Sep 21, 1982

A little learning may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.

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Sep 21, 1982

The Cabinet Council on Management and Administration will exercise White House control and supervision over the 'Reform 88' Task Force.

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Sep 20, 1982

America's strength is in the hearts of our people and, forgive me, but not in the bureaucracy here in Washington.

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