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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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Jun 11, 1981

The brave men and women who fought for our country should all know that America does remember and is grateful.

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Jun 11, 1981

Just the thought of the terrible pain that they suffered and endured should be seared in our memories forever.

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Jun 11, 1981

Today I announce my intention to nominate John P. Horton to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Jun 11, 1981

The better America is, the better it'll be for the Republican Party.

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Jun 11, 1981

An economy that's stifled by restrictive tax rates will never produce enough revenue to balance the budget.

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Jun 10, 1981

Everything that is really great and inspiring was created by individuals who labor in freedom.

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Jun 10, 1981

The future's always looked bleak til people with brains and faith and courage who dreamed and dared to take great risks found a way to make it better.

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Jun 10, 1981

The bottom line is that millions of Americans are renewing their faith in our political system.

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Jun 8, 1981

I trust that in coming weeks we will build a strong, national, bipartisan consensus for its passage.

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Jun 8, 1981

This bill, carefully crafted during hours of discussion with members of both parties, brings with it fresh hope of economic progress for all Americans.

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Jun 8, 1981

I want to commend Congressmen Barber Conable and Kent Hance for the introduction of a new bipartisan tax bill.

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Jun 8, 1981

There is nothing that with mutual respect and honest communication we cannot work out together.

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Jun 8, 1981

Your presence inspires confidence that we can calm any of the tensions that inevitably arise between two such close neighbors.

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Jun 8, 1981

There is now only one bill before the House—the bill introduced today—that offers true tax relief and a new economic beginning.

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Jun 7, 1981

Our very proximity is an opportunity to demonstrate to the world how two nations can solve their problems and deepen their mutual respect.

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Jun 7, 1981

I welcome you today with the pledge that this administration will sincerely and diligently strive to maintain a relationship of mutual respect and cooperation between our two nations.

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Jun 7, 1981

God made Mexico and the United States neighbors, but it is our duty to make sure that we remain friends.

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Jun 7, 1981

The good will between Mexico and the United States is a blossom whose beauty we meet here to cherish and protect.

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Jun 7, 1981

These proposals are a part of my continuing effort to help reduce government spending.

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Jun 7, 1981

I intend to nominate Thomas Morgan Roberts to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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Jun 7, 1981

I herewith report four proposals to rescind a total of $114.1 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.

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Jun 7, 1981

Today I am proud to nominate Samuel J. Cornelius to be Deputy Director of the Community Services Administration.

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