Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 15, 1982
What this economy needs to grow stronger, to become more productive and competitive, to create new jobs, and to ensure higher real wages and incomes for our people is the power of investment.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Annual Convention of the United States League of Savings Associations in New Orleans, Louisiana

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