Political Quotes

Ronald Reagan: “I cannot, and I will not, have my hands tied by a Congress that is totally hostile to all that we're trying to do.”

On the recordOctober 16, 1986
I cannot, and I will not, have my hands tied by a Congress that is totally hostile to all that we're trying to do.
Said by
Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Campaign Rally for Senator Mark N. Andrews in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Share

More from Ronald Reagan

Jun 5, 2004

I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 5, 2004

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 13, 2003

America is the shining city on the hill. Welcome all who enter to follow their dreams.

congress.gov
Dec 31, 1988

Rather than making them or talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we work out some recognition of our mutual problems, make it possible for them to come here legally with a work permit, and then, while they’re working and earning…

msnbc.com

Other voices in this conversation