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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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Sep 7, 1982

I have therefore determined that these facts present unique and exigent circumstances and that the ESF must be prepared to extend credit to Mexico for a term greater than six months but not to exceed one year.

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Sep 7, 1982

With your help, we will make Washington understand that we intend to do whatever it takes to make our Government, once again, the faithful servant of the American people.

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Sep 7, 1982

The Congress should not allow Federal workers to be innocent victims of irresponsible spending.

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Sep 7, 1982

I think that I'll let these gentlemen handle the questions and take a question from that.

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Sep 7, 1982

And maybe I should have incorporated this in my toast, but it gives me an opportunity now in thanking all of you to say that this morning—some of our days that we observe here people think are just automatic—but every year by proclamation…

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Sep 7, 1982

My own personal reaction is that because I stressed negotiations as the settlement to many of these troublesome issues there, I think that we have to understand sometimes that maybe positions are being staked out with those negotiations in…

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Sep 7, 1982

Indeed, the security of all the states in the area can only be guaranteed through freely negotiated peace treaties between Israel and its neighbors.

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Sep 7, 1982

I do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1982, as Columbus Day; and I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in schools, churches and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the great explorer.

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Sep 7, 1982

I urge Members of the House to support this veto and thus support our economic recovery.

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Sep 7, 1982

I vetoed the supplemental appropriations bill sent to me by the Congress.

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Sep 7, 1982

We're therefore keeping our commitment to have them out within 30 days.

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Sep 7, 1982

The functions vested in the President by the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended, are delegated to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Sep 7, 1982

I'll remain fully and personally engaged in support of the next phase of our diplomacy in Lebanon.

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Sep 7, 1982

I consider passage of this amendment, both in the Congress and in the States, to be a top priority for America.

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Sep 7, 1982

I want to begin by reaffirming our principal objectives in Lebanon: first, the removal of all foreign military forces from Lebanon; second, the strengthening of the central government and the establishment of its authority throughout the…

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Sep 7, 1982

The Congress must shoulder its responsibility, sustain the veto, and return to me a spending bill within our budget if we are to continue bringing down inflation and lowering interest rates.

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Sep 7, 1982

The functions vested in the President by Section 502 of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, are delegated to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Sep 7, 1982

It is fitting that we rededicate ourselves to our search for new horizons.

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Sep 6, 1982

Ambassador Habib's mission saved the City of Beirut and thousands of innocent lives.

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Sep 6, 1982

Phil accepted this challenge without hesitation, despite the great personal sacrifices involved.

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