Ronald Reagan: “Politicians are often tempted to forget that our Republic was founded…”

On the recordMay 3, 1982

Politicians are often tempted to forget that our Republic was founded on the common wisdom of the American people.

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Republican · California

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Remarks at the Republican Congressional "Salute to President Ronald Reagan Dinner

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Ronald Reagan: “Politicians are often tempted to forget that our Republic was founded on the common wisdom of the American people.”