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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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Apr 21, 1982

The Multinational Force and Observers, in which the United States participates, is hereby designated as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the International…

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Apr 21, 1982

I'm very pleased that they finally are going to be held here.

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Apr 21, 1982

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Arthur J. Dellinger, Sr., to be Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Energy.

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Apr 20, 1982

Your leadership and wise counsel in our efforts to rebuild the U.S. Intelligence Community have been instrumental in the successes we have achieved.

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Apr 20, 1982

This Report emphasizes the important role of the Federal government in supporting our scientific enterprise.

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Apr 20, 1982

Combat effectiveness is judged in terms of the ability of each ship to accomplish the mission for which it was designed.

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Apr 20, 1982

Science and technology are essential to the accomplishment of the goals of this Administration and the needs of the American people.

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Apr 20, 1982

Nuclear power is proposed for three of the ship types for which authorization is requested.

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Apr 19, 1982

I think we would have lost prestige if we had not been willing to undertake this job of trying to broker an agreement between these two parties and forestall violence.

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Apr 19, 1982

I know of nothing that would be a greater tonic for the economy right now than for the Congress and the White House to come together on a plan that would lower the deficits and create new jobs.

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Apr 19, 1982

I have never suggested that our party members should stop giving to that fund.

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Apr 19, 1982

Well, again, let's see what we come up with in the interest of a balanced program.

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Apr 18, 1982

The American people and the people of the Netherlands...traditionally have been advocates of peace.

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Apr 18, 1982

Few nations have had the good will that is the hallmark of the relations between the United States and the Netherlands.

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Apr 18, 1982

It is the events of the past that have brought us to this point.

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Apr 18, 1982

Those who do must be ever mindful of the cost of such well-being.

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Apr 15, 1982

I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an…

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Apr 15, 1982

I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to learn about our system of defense, and about the men and women who sustain it, by attending and participating in…

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