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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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Jul 22, 1982

Yes, because there are plenty of people that are trying to step the level of rhetoric up.

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Jul 22, 1982

I announce my intention to nominate Manuel H. Johnson, Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

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Jul 22, 1982

We must not allow this opportunity to reach an agreement on substantial nuclear force reductions to be lost.

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Jul 22, 1982

You have applied not only the tools of economics, but also prudent judgment, to the analysis of the economic challenges facing America at home and abroad.

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Jul 22, 1982

I view this initiative as one of the most important and challenging of my Presidency.

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Jul 22, 1982

I shall always appreciate the extraordinary contributions you have made to the formulation, advocacy, and refinement of all elements of our Economic Recovery Program.

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Jul 22, 1982

I should also note that Federal employee unions will be fully involved in working with agency managers to see that alternative work schedules are used in ways that will meet the needs of both Federal employees and the taxpayers.

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Jul 22, 1982

The American people will not be satisfied with anything less.

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Jul 21, 1982

I wish America, all of it, could see these positive, practical results of neighbor helping neighbor.

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Jul 21, 1982

You ought to thank God... if, regardless of your years, you are young enough in spirit to dream dreams and see visions.

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Jul 21, 1982

All Americans share in these responsibilities, and we call on every resource, every strength, every bit of individual imagination to fulfill our obligations together.

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Jul 21, 1982

The innovation and productivity of small businesses are well-documented and known to all of us.

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Jul 21, 1982

Those who know him attribute his success to the fact that he put his heart into his work.

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Jul 21, 1982

To foster a noble and inspiring patriotism, yes, but also the healthiest possible kind of international relationship.

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Jul 21, 1982

I have established, effective July 21, 1982, Presidential Emergency Board No. 195, to investigate and make recommendations for settlement of a current dispute.

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Jul 21, 1982

It just shows what someone with a dream and with determination to make it come true can do.

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Jul 21, 1982

Yours is a thoroughly American city, and your can-do attitude, a deeply American spirit.

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Jul 21, 1982

Your experience, that in New York, and other examples around the country, make it clear that we don't have to turn to the Federal Government to fill every need.

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