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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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May 28, 1982

In a wild 5 or 6 days, they battled over which of half a dozen or so budgets we should have, plus 68 amendments, and then came up empty.

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May 28, 1982

Ours is a mission for peace and freedom through Western unity and strength, and with your prayers, it will succeed.

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May 28, 1982

We must recognize that, whether in defense, political, or economic affairs, building successful foreign policy begins at home.

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May 27, 1982

I have the greatest admiration and respect for President Lopez Portillo.

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May 27, 1982

Let's make certain that emotions don't blur the truth of how close we really are during this tragic conflict.

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May 27, 1982

We strive to achieve the same goal: a free and prosperous America-North, South, and Central.

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May 26, 1982

I intend to nominate Fowler C. West to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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May 25, 1982

You may be assured that our efforts, along with our partners, to bring Namibia to independence via free and fair elections based on United Nations Security Council resolution 435 and to bring peace to the Southern Africa region will be…

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May 25, 1982

We will continue to cooperate with the OAU in your peacekeeping efforts in Chad.

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May 25, 1982

I take great pleasure in extending to you, and through you to the people of Africa, the best wishes of the American people and myself.

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May 24, 1982

I think you people here know better than probably most groups that I would talk to that about a year and a half ago, when we got in there, we found out that on any given day half our airplanes couldn't fly because of a lack of spare parts.

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May 24, 1982

Nancy and I thank you for a very great and warm California welcome.

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May 24, 1982

You left your fingerprints on that, and then a gentleman left his footprints on the Moon because of you.

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May 24, 1982

Together, we can and will keep America the great nation that God intended it to be.

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May 24, 1982

I'm convinced that the American people will respond if dealt with maturely and honestly.

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May 24, 1982

This magnificent display of unity and commitment will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the good times.

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May 24, 1982

The liberal philosophy represented by those still in leadership positions in the Democratic Party has had its chance and failed.

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May 24, 1982

The Commission shall be composed of twelve members appointed by the President from among citizens of the United States.

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May 24, 1982

The sad thing is that come January, a Republican Governor is going to have an awful time straightening things out in Sacramento.

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