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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 7, 1983

The United States of America hereby subscribes to 1,491 shares of the paid-up capital stock of the African Development Bank.

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Feb 6, 1983

But to tell you the truth, she was doing such a wonderful job and working so hard that I didn't see as much of her as I'm going to see now that she's on the Cabinet.

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Feb 6, 1983

Today we stand on the edge of a world in which opportunities are limited only by our own imagination.

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Feb 6, 1983

Today we're gathered to acknowledge the bicentennial of air and space travel.

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Feb 6, 1983

I firmly believe that space enterprise will bring mankind closer together, even as we compete.

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Feb 6, 1983

Our country's commitment to the development of air and space technology is one of the best investments the American people have ever made.

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Feb 6, 1983

We didn't grow up, my generation, with those things. We invented them.

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