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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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Aug 27, 1982

This simply is not tolerable in the face of triple-digit deficits, and I cannot endorse these unwarranted spending increases.

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Aug 27, 1982

Development of new technology is a vital ingredient in my administration's plan for economic recovery.

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Aug 27, 1982

I have therefore vetoed that supplemental appropriations bill.

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Aug 27, 1982

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 6260 which authorizes appropriations for the Patent and Trademark Office for fiscal years 1983-1985.

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Aug 26, 1982

The Council will serve as a focal point for the coordination of policies and issues that are of particular concern to women.

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Aug 25, 1982

It is fitting that we honor all of their contributions during this special week.

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Aug 25, 1982

Because of economic conditions affecting the general welfare, and in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5305(c)(1), I hereby transmit to Congress the attached Alternative Plan.

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Aug 25, 1982

I am submitting to the Congress an Alternative Plan for a 4 percent increase in Federal white collar pay this October in lieu of the 18.47 percent increase indicated under current comparability calculation methods.

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Aug 25, 1982

The Nordic people have made an indelible contribution to the greatness that is America.

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Aug 24, 1982

You are tasked to be once again what Marines have been for more than 200 years—peacemakers.

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Aug 24, 1982

I expect that you will perform with the traditional esprit and discipline for which the Marine Corps is renowned.

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Aug 23, 1982

I am pleased to transmit this report of the nation's progress in space and aeronautics during 1981.

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Aug 23, 1982

You can't have held that job in Sacramento for this great State, so unique in all of the country and all of the world, without having a lifetime feeling of proprietorship for it.

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Aug 23, 1982

We can all take pride in these and other accomplishments reported for 1981.

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Aug 23, 1982

The objective of the United States in imposing the sanctions has been and continues to be to advance reconciliation in Poland.

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Aug 23, 1982

This country will remain strong so long as it is a federation of sovereign States.

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Aug 22, 1982

The Senate has been called the most exclusive club in the world.

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Aug 22, 1982

I do know this. I don't know of any other that ends with a question.

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Aug 22, 1982

I herewith report a new proposal to rescind a total of $2.3 million.

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Aug 22, 1982

It is by doing their job and doing it right that they can be a deterrent to war.

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Aug 22, 1982

Will we make our choice based on campaign slogans or spot ads?

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Aug 22, 1982

The deferrals affect the Veterans' Administration, Interstate Commerce Commission and the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

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