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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 8, 1981

Today and tomorrow, we'll have an opportunity to meet, to come to know each other.

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Sep 8, 1981

We share a devotion to democratic institutions, responsible to the wills of our citizens.

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Sep 8, 1981

I shall leave town knowing that our cooperation in the field of security and strategy will be concrete and close.

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Sep 8, 1981

Let us remember that whether we be Christian or Jew or Moslem, we are all children of Abraham.

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Sep 8, 1981

I look forward to receiving the benefit of your views and advice on the great tasks that remain before us.

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Sep 8, 1981

Your visit is testimony to the warm friendships, mutual respect, and shared values that bind our people.

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Sep 8, 1981

Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for planting these seeds of peace.

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Sep 7, 1981

The heritage of a man of peace will endure and shine into the darkness of this world.

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Sep 7, 1981

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Protocol and Convention and give its advice and consent to ratification.

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Sep 7, 1981

I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, the Protocol amending the Convention between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Jamaica for the Avoidance of Double Taxation…

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Sep 7, 1981

While a State assemblyman, I appointed Peter F. Schabarum to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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Sep 7, 1981

I also transmit the report of the Department of State with respect to the Protocol.

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Sep 6, 1981

There's no crisis our people can't rise above, no problem we can't solve, and no challenge too great.

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Sep 6, 1981

Let Westway symbolize opportunity and enterprise, and let it remind each of us, as we watch Westway become a reality, that our government works for us, not the other way around.

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Sep 3, 1981

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Rodney N. Searle as Chairman of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission.

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