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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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Apr 21, 1981

Forever must we remember just how precious is civilization, how important is liberty, and how heroic is the human spirit.

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Apr 21, 1981

I do hereby ask the people of the United States to observe this solemn anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps, with appropriate study, prayers and commemoration.

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Apr 20, 1981

My goal, as I am sure is yours, is to resolve the fishery problem and at the same time fortify our strong and close relationship with Canada.

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Apr 20, 1981

I believe that the course of action outlined above is in the best interest of the United States and will contribute to the close and cooperative relationship with Canada that we seek.

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Apr 20, 1981

Today I announced my intention to nominate Joseph P. Welsch to be Inspector General of the Department of Transportation.

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Apr 19, 1981

Asians have brought to the United States values and traditions that profoundly enrich American life.

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Apr 19, 1981

Asian and Pacific Americans have made outstanding contributions to the cultural and technological development of their adopted Nation.

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Apr 19, 1981

The United States owes a debt of gratitude to Asian and Pacific Americans for their contributions to the culture, heritage and freedom of the Nation we together love and serve.

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Apr 19, 1981

The United States is a Nation comprised almost entirely of immigrants and their descendents.

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Apr 16, 1981

The United States and Iran are each to appoint three arbitrators to the Claims Tribunal by April 19.

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Apr 15, 1981

We will not tolerate fraud, waste, and abuse of the taxpayers' dollars.

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Apr 15, 1981

I want it made clear that today this administration is providing that assurance to every potential whistle-blower in the Federal Government.

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Apr 15, 1981

We are going to follow every lead, root out every incompetent, and prosecute any crook we find who's cheating the people of this Nation.

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Apr 14, 1981

Their convictions grew out of their good-faith belief that their actions were necessary to preserve the security interests of our country.

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Apr 14, 1981

We can be no less generous to two men who acted on high principle to bring an end to the terrorism that was threatening our nation.

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Apr 14, 1981

They acted not with criminal intent, but in the belief that they had grants of authority reaching to the highest levels of government.

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Apr 14, 1981

I am counting on your continued support for this aspect of our efforts to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East.

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Apr 14, 1981

I am pleased to transmit herewith the Eleventh Report of the United States Sinai Support Mission.

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Apr 14, 1981

America was at war in 1972, and Messrs. Felt and Miller followed procedures they believed essential.

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Apr 14, 1981

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Jon D. Holstine as Assistant Administrator.

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Apr 14, 1981

I have granted full and unconditional pardons to W. Mark Felt and Edward S. Miller.

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Apr 14, 1981

To punish them further—after 3 years of criminal prosecution proceedings—would not serve the ends of justice.

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Apr 13, 1981

I find and declare that through July 31, 1981, the entry of 300 million pounds of peanuts will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price support operations now being conducted by the Department of…

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