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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 8, 1981

He left to us exemplary qualities that long will be the standard of every soldier who takes the solemn pledge to defend this Nation.

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Apr 8, 1981

I call on Americans of all faiths to involve themselves directly in this problem with their prayers and with contributions to recognized private voluntary agencies which provide care and relief to African refugees.

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Apr 8, 1981

Americans are a compassionate people and will do their part, either through government or through voluntary contributions.

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Apr 8, 1981

I join all Americans in mourning the death of General of the Army Omar N. Bradley.

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Apr 8, 1981

With sadness, I announce the death of General of the Army Omar Nelson Bradley, who died yesterday in New York City.

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Apr 8, 1981

Kenneth Albert Gilles has the experience and dedication to lead the Federal Grain Inspection Service effectively.

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Apr 8, 1981

The quality of people we nominate is crucial to our administration.

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Apr 7, 1981

I fear that too many of our colleagues in the House prefer that we return to business as usual.

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Apr 7, 1981

My administration looks forward to working with them in concrete ways.

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Apr 7, 1981

I urge all other elected and appointed officials to join in this effort to make our justice system more helpful to those whom it was designed to protect.

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Apr 7, 1981

I urge all citizens, from all walks of life, to remember that the personal tragedy of the victim is their own tragedy as well.

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Apr 7, 1981

The purposes of the Committee are to provide for full and adequate input to him on Federal legislative proposals impacting on the States and localities.

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Apr 7, 1981

We need to provide for greater authority and responsibility in the States, counties, cities, and towns—to return government to those closest to the people most affected.

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Apr 7, 1981

We need a renewed emphasis on, and an enhanced sensitivity to, the rights of victims.

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Apr 7, 1981

Together, we can gain a significant victory for the American people.

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Apr 7, 1981

The Federal Government too often has treated elected State and local officials as if they were nothing more than administrative agents for Federal authority.

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Apr 7, 1981

assistance in developing long-term policies to reverse the current trend of greater control over State and local programs by the Federal Government.

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Apr 7, 1981

I'm sure you regret as I do the House Budget Committee's recent actions.

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Apr 6, 1981

I want to be sure that the Congress and the American people fully understand the reasons for the planned budget savings.

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Apr 6, 1981

My Budget Reform plan, first presented February 18th and submitted in detail on March 10th, was one of four parts of my comprehensive program for the Nation's economic recovery.

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Apr 6, 1981

We have already provided extensive information on the proposed budget savings.

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Apr 5, 1981

Mr. Hinton will continue to serve our country well in this important post.

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Apr 2, 1981

Zimbabwe continues to be a functioning, multi-party, parliamentary democracy in which the rights of the population as set forth in the constitution are respected.

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