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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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Dec 28, 1981

Secretary Lewis has expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge this bill presents to the Department.

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Dec 28, 1981

While I am signing S. 1192, it contains a legislative veto provision which the Attorney General advises is unconstitutional.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 5159, which contains the 'Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1981' and the 'Black Lung Benefits Amendments of 1981'.

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Dec 28, 1981

We are committing ourselves to a credible and effective capability to harness America’s mobilization potential.

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Dec 28, 1981

I cannot support this effort to confer special relief in the guise of general legislation at a possible loss to the Treasury of $1.6 million.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am gratified that the bill represents the combined efforts of the coal industry, the insurance industry, and organized labor, especially the United Mine Workers, in working with the administration to achieve needed improvements in the…

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Dec 28, 1981

The whole purpose of our actions is to speak for those who have been silenced and to help those who've been rendered helpless.

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Dec 28, 1981

Pursuant to the Trade Act, I determine that the modifications or continuance of existing duties hereinafter proclaimed are required or appropriate to carry out the trade agreement identified in the third recital of this proclamation.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am pleased to sign into law today S. 1192, the Union Station Redevelopment Act of 1981.

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Dec 28, 1981

Accordingly, this language of section 114(e) must be objected to on constitutional grounds.

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Dec 28, 1981

By our actions, we expect to put powerful doubts in the minds of the Soviet and Polish leaders about this continued repression.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 4353, to amend the Act entitled 'An Act to Establish a Uniform Law on the Subject of Bankruptcies.'

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Dec 28, 1981

This bill embodies this administration's comprehensive black lung reform proposals.

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Dec 26, 1981

The heroic Afghan resistance will continue, and the United States will support the cause of a free Afghanistan.

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Dec 26, 1981

The U.S. Government and the American people join in the broad international condemnation of the Soviet invasion and occupation of Afghanistan.

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Dec 22, 1981

I urge the Polish Government and its allies to consider the consequences of their actions.

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Dec 22, 1981

Brute force may intimidate, but it cannot form the basis of an enduring society.

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Dec 22, 1981

I find and declare that the imposition of import fees hereinafter proclaimed is necessary.

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Dec 22, 1981

Let the light of millions of candles in American homes give notice that the light of freedom is not going to be extinguished.

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Dec 22, 1981

I personally regret the necessity for signing these proclamations.

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Dec 21, 1981

I am authorizing today the immediate release of 30 million pounds from the CCC inventory.

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Dec 21, 1981

I think we're in the presence of a very courageous man and woman who have acted on the highest of principle.

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Dec 21, 1981

I am pleased to sign today a bipartisan farm bill that recognizes both our reliance on the American farmer and the limits of government.

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