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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 5, 1983

I wish all American students were as interested in their studies as you evidently are.

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Jun 5, 1983

Thanks to the Chief Justice for his willingness to serve on the Commission in an advisory capacity.

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Jun 5, 1983

You're already—all of you—winners in my book and in the hearts of your hometowns.

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Jun 3, 1983

We left Williamsburg confident that we can build lasting prosperity, but only with hard work, discipline, incentives, cooperation, and competition.

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Jun 3, 1983

Unemployment is too high. But it fell slightly again in May, and it will fall further.

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Jun 2, 1983

I'm proud to say that this administration is drawing on the talents and leadership of women in a more significant way than any other before it.

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Jun 2, 1983

America needs your wisdom, your inner strength, and your compassion in every phase of our national life.

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Jun 2, 1983

Our policies are designed to combat the inflation that stole from family budgets, expand opportunity for all our people through a renewed economy, and hasten the return of values and principles that made America both great and good.

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