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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 1, 1981

As President, it's my solemn duty to ensure America's national security while vigorously pursuing every path to peace.

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Oct 1, 1981

I can tell you now, no, the entire study of the basis for basing... was a very thorough study of all those proposals that had been made.

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Oct 1, 1981

I think the imbalance of forces, for example, on the Western front, in the NATO line—we are vastly outdistanced there.

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Oct 1, 1981

We have to have it, because between the aging B-52 and the bomber we are developing, the newer bomber, there is too long a time gap in there.

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Oct 1, 1981

It permits Americans to be the most compassionate of people, at home and to those in need abroad.

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Oct 1, 1981

One of America's great strengths is its private enterprise system.

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Sep 30, 1981

I herewith report twenty-six deferrals of fiscal year 1982 funds totaling $737.2 million.

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Sep 30, 1981

Each and every single activity or facility, including noise emission sources or classes thereof, located at Fort Allen, are exempted from compliance with the provisions of that Act.

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Sep 30, 1981

Each and every solid waste management facility located at Fort Allen is exempted from compliance with the provisions of that Act.

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Sep 30, 1981

The pattern of spending that is permitted by this resolution is far different from what the Congress or I would recommend.

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Sep 30, 1981

The Congress has made it clear during consideration of this resolution that the executive branch is expected to keep a tight rein on spending under the resolution.

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Sep 28, 1981

These actions, pursuant to this Section, are authorized to be undertaken only outside the territorial waters of the United States.

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Sep 28, 1981

I speak for all Americans in expressing our heartfelt sadness at the death of Romulo Betancourt.

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Sep 28, 1981

If there's one thing the American people aren't lacking, it is courage.

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Sep 28, 1981

I think there have been accounts recently of citizens all over the country who are willing to sacrifice a bit now to get America back on the right track.

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Sep 28, 1981

Let’s never lose sight of the common goal—a healthy and a strong America.

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Sep 28, 1981

the needs of the hungry and the poor be satisfied meaningfully throughout the world

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Sep 28, 1981

Romulo Betancourt was an especially close friend of the United States.

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Sep 28, 1981

The entry of undocumented aliens from the high seas is hereby suspended and shall be prevented by the interdiction of certain vessels carrying such aliens.

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Sep 28, 1981

We are honored that this courageous man whose life was dedicated to the principles of liberty and justice spent his final days on our shores.

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Sep 28, 1981

The real meaning of the parable has always been not so much the benefit that was done to the beaten man, but the good that accrued to the Samaritan.

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Sep 28, 1981

Many of our citizens were resigning themselves to permanent economic hardship.

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Sep 28, 1981

For too long the American people have been told that they are relieved of responsibility for helping their fellow man because government's taken over the job.

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