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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 13, 1983

I have determined that it is in the interest of the United States to implement, on a temporary basis, duty-free treatment for such articles as provided in section 167(b)(2) of the Act.

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Feb 13, 1983

I urge you, as leaders of the private sector, to join us in our campaign to forge a working partnership for recovery.

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Feb 13, 1983

From the date of the creation of the Emergency Board, and for 30 days after the board has made its report, no change shall be made by the carrier or by the employees, in the conditions out of which the dispute arose.

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Feb 13, 1983

You're the people most able to lead the coming economic recovery, increase its momentum, and bring renewed prosperity to America and the world.

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Feb 13, 1983

We cannot attain a lasting prosperity in a nation half boom and half broke.

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Feb 13, 1983

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between the Consolidated Rail Corporation and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

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Feb 13, 1983

High technology is revolutionizing our industries, renewing our economy, and promising new hope and opportunity in the years ahead.

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Feb 13, 1983

The board shall report its findings to the President with respect to the dispute within 30 days of its creation.

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Feb 11, 1983

Far from trying to destroy what is best in our system of humane, free government, we're doing everything we can to save it by slowing down the destructive rate of growing in taxes and spending.

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Feb 11, 1983

If we do not make common cause to save the good old ship of the Union on this voyage, nobody will have a chance to pilot her on another voyage.

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Feb 10, 1983

I am deeply encouraged by the report that the Vice President has given me.

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