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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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Sep 17, 1981

The government owes a thousand billion dollars and must pay interest every day on that gargantuan amount.

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Sep 17, 1981

We're going onward, we're going upward, and we're not leaving anyone behind.

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Sep 17, 1981

The economic recovery program will prove as successful as the oil decontrol decision.

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Sep 17, 1981

I hope the people on Wall Street will pay attention to the folks on Main Street.

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Sep 17, 1981

Study after study and expert after expert have testified to our nation's need for a more muscular military.

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Sep 17, 1981

The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.

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Sep 16, 1981

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure efficient and coordinated planning and review of water resources programs and projects, it is hereby ordered as…

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Sep 15, 1981

I am pleased to nominate Dr. Koop to this important position.

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Sep 15, 1981

I hope that all Americans will reflect on how lucky we are to have such a wonderful people as a part of our country and a part of ourselves.

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Sep 15, 1981

Few others can claim the patriotism demonstrated by our Hispanic citizens.

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Sep 15, 1981

It is our blueprint for freedom, our commitment to ourselves and to each other.

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Sep 15, 1981

all of us from the West have a special place in our hearts for Hispanic culture.

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Sep 15, 1981

During the last two decades, when our traditions and values were under attack as never before, Hispanic Americans held firm to their beliefs like a solid rock amidst a stormy sea.

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Sep 15, 1981

Active and informed citizenship is not just a right; it is a duty.

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Sep 14, 1981

Mr. Brown is a member of the Nevada, District of Columbia, and American Bar Associations.

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Sep 14, 1981

And to paraphrase the motto of the United Negro College Fund: Let us recognize that America's historic black college is a 'terrible thing to waste.'

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Sep 14, 1981

to ensure that each president of a historically Black college or university is given the opportunity to comment on the proposed Annual Federal Plan

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Sep 14, 1981

Together, I think that we're equal to our challenges, and together, we'll surmount them.

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