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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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Aug 12, 1981

The regimes responsible for the barrier must be constantly reminded that their elaborate efforts to stifle human freedom with walls, mines, gunfire, and barbed wire are a colossal admission of failure.

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Aug 12, 1981

All who treasure freedom and human dignity should never accept nor take for granted this lethal barrier to freedom that stands today in the heart of Europe.

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Aug 12, 1981

This represents $130 billion in savings over the next 3 years.

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Aug 12, 1981

What can the world think of rulers who must build prison walls around their own nation?

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Aug 12, 1981

This weapon was particularly designed to offset the great superiority that the Soviet Union has on the western front against the NATO nations.

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Aug 6, 1981

I believe that a determination of the specific reporting period should be left to the technical experts.

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Aug 6, 1981

I have approved S. 1104, an act which amends the International Investment Survey Act of 1974.

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Aug 6, 1981

I am asking the Congress to make a technical amendment to the act as amended by this bill.

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Aug 5, 1981

I hope it'll only be an au revoir and that we'll be meeting again soon.

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Aug 5, 1981

I consider this designation essential to addressing effectively the problems of the industry.

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Aug 5, 1981

I'm greatly impressed with his intimate knowledge and his passionate concern.

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Aug 5, 1981

This organizational change is a significant achievement and will be of assistance in considering the maritime industry as part of a comprehensive national transportation system.

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Aug 5, 1981

I call upon all Americans to observe Thursday, August 13, 1981, as National Blinded Veterans Recognition Day.

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Aug 5, 1981

I have promised that my administration will provide the leadership and direction for a strong merchant marine.

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Aug 5, 1981

I thank those members of the industry who expressed their strong support for this legislation.

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Aug 5, 1981

I respected him for all that he has done, and getting to know him has vastly increased that respect.

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Aug 5, 1981

I'll be meeting with other Middle East leaders in the coming months to continue the process of sharing views with our friends about our common goals of peace, stability, and security in the area.

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Aug 5, 1981

We will work closely with Egypt as full partners in our search for peace and stability in the Middle East.

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Aug 5, 1981

We must have a strong merchant marine capable of meeting both our peacetime need for transportation of resources and products and our need for logistical support in time of national emergency.

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Aug 4, 1981

We will walk that road together and that we will not be deterred from reaching our destination.

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Aug 4, 1981

Your monuments are strong and healthy young men, alive today because you pursued peace—symbols to all mankind that there is a better way.

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Aug 4, 1981

Your courage in taking the first step, your good faith in pursuing a tangible agreement with a former enemy, your maturity and moderation in the face of frustration... are worthy of a man whom history will undoubtedly label one of the…

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Aug 4, 1981

The passage of this legislation marks the single most important achievement of the past 200 days.

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