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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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Feb 26, 1983

I know of no other government in the world that maintains this, and I believe it is the greatest guarantee of individual liberty that this country has.

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Feb 25, 1983

The key to cheaper, more abundant energy for all Americans is a policy that combines consumer protection, incentives to produce, and efficient, economic use of our resources.

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Feb 25, 1983

I'm convinced—and I believe that the evidence backs me up—that just as deregulation of oil has led to a better deal for the American consumer, a freer market in natural gas will have the same beneficial effect for you.

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Feb 24, 1983

We found out that the programs had expanded to the point that people, families with incomes enough that they should be able to provide the education themselves for their children, were still getting this government aid.

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Feb 24, 1983

I think the turnaround that is just taking place in the economy is going to get at this problem.

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Feb 24, 1983

We're not going to buy more parkland until we have taken care of the parks we have.

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Feb 24, 1983

I'm always brokenhearted at the number of hands that I didn't get to point to.

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Feb 24, 1983

I think the people will kind of let you know whether you should run again or not.

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