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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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Oct 8, 1981

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 18 through October 24, 1981, as National Forest Products Week.

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Oct 8, 1981

I remain concerned that our important Federal regulatory review processes not be overlooked in this instance.

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Oct 7, 1981

It is important that the private sector take the lead in developing commercial reprocessing services.

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Oct 7, 1981

A more abundant, affordable, and secure energy future for all Americans is a critical element of this administration's economic recovery program.

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Oct 7, 1981

By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 437(b) of Title 18 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Oct 7, 1981

The policies and actions that I am announcing today will permit a revitalization of the U.S. industry's efforts to develop nuclear power.

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Oct 6, 1981

I pledged that, as President, I would establish a liaison with the 50 Governors to encourage them to eliminate discrimination against women wherever it exists.

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Oct 6, 1981

America has lost a close friend; the world has lost a great statesman and mankind has lost a champion of peace.

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Oct 6, 1981

His death yesterday—an act of infamy, cowardly infamy—fills us with horror.

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Oct 5, 1981

Continued production from the naval petroleum reserves is in the national interest.

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Oct 5, 1981

I can assure you that America is ready to help you and ASEAN to maintain your independence against Communist aggression.

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Oct 5, 1981

Your open society and free enterprise system are a shining example for the rest of Asia.

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Oct 4, 1981

The truth is, we intend to stand by an old and trusted ally, and we mean that for all our allies.

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Oct 4, 1981

Not only is what we're talking about in the interest of our national security, but it is in the best interests of the national security of our friend and ally, Israel.

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Oct 4, 1981

Voluntarism is an essential part of our plan to give the government back to the people.

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Oct 4, 1981

How can we comprehend the moral worth of a man who saved tens and tens of thousands of lives, including those of Congressman and Mrs. Lantos?

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Oct 4, 1981

The biggest single cost item in the average American family budget is government.

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Oct 4, 1981

But in making him a United States citizen, I think we're the ones that are being honored.

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