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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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Feb 23, 1982

The truth will ultimately prevail, where there are pains to bring it to light.

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Feb 23, 1982

Freedom cannot survive if our neighbors live in misery and oppression.

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Feb 23, 1982

I believe that my country is now ready to go beyond being a good neighbor to being a true friend and brother.

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Feb 23, 1982

We will do whatever is prudent and necessary to ensure the peace and security of the Caribbean area.

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Feb 23, 1982

40 years ago today, America opened up a crucial front in its war against the enemies of freedom.

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Feb 23, 1982

The United States of America is a proud member of this organization.

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Feb 22, 1982

54. Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation.

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Feb 22, 1982

Our program for economic recovery and our proposal to restore the partnership between State, local, and Federal Government are born from that belief.

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Feb 22, 1982

The Federal Government will not turn its back on people, communities, or States in need of help.

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Feb 21, 1982

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this Convention and give its advice and consent to United States accession to the Convention and twenty of its annexes, subject to the proposed reservations.

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Feb 21, 1982

He believed they were dependable and right-minded and he believed that a leader's responsibility is to bring out their best qualities.

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Feb 21, 1982

I think in effect we are restoring the 10th amendment to the Constitution.

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Feb 21, 1982

I am unalterably committed to a mandatory pass-through of funds to local units of government.

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Feb 21, 1982

Mr. Sweet has been serving as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Feb 21, 1982

We have no intention of dumping responsibilities on other levels of government without providing the resources to pay for them.

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Feb 21, 1982

I have determined that import relief hereinafter proclaimed as to imports of certain clothespins should be extended at the level of relief in effect for the period of February 23, 1979, through February 22, 1982, and that such extension is…

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Feb 21, 1982

He dreamed America could be a great, prosperous, and peaceful nation, stretching from ocean to ocean.

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