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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 8, 1982

I have always believed that this country is hungering for a spiritual revival.

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Feb 8, 1982

An all-intrusive Federal Government with Federal Government's big taxing and big spending doesn't work, never has worked, and never will.

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Feb 8, 1982

We must turn to ourselves, to draw upon the diversity of our people and tap the strength inherent in that diversity.

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Feb 8, 1982

Too many people have been told that what they do is not as important or worthwhile as what government does.

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Feb 8, 1982

It's morally important that we take steps to protect America's safety and preserve the peace.

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Feb 8, 1982

Washington, D.C., has no corner on compassion or wisdom or morality.

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Feb 8, 1982

It's time to give us our money back; it's time to give us our power and authority back.

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Feb 8, 1982

We have proposed the broad outlines of a plan to restore the accountability now missing in our bloated government.

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Feb 8, 1982

Education doesn't begin with Washington officials or State officials or local officials.

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Feb 8, 1982

Transmitted herewith is the Summary Report of the Department of Energy Sunset Review.

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Feb 8, 1982

America needs your vitality and her people need your responsiveness.

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Feb 7, 1982

Together, we have launched a process of reform and change that can transform the course of events.

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Feb 7, 1982

By the authority vested in me as President by Section 305(k) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended...

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Feb 7, 1982

The economy, I declared, was in the 'worst mess' in half a century.

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Feb 7, 1982

I came to Minneapolis today just so I could tell the citizens of this State that I admire their Senator.

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Feb 7, 1982

In short, we have launched a process of reform and change that can transform the course of events.

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