Ronald Reagan: “Protectionism hurts everyone, but free trade benefits all.”

On the recordNovember 9, 1983

Protectionism hurts everyone, but free trade benefits all.

Said by

Republican · California

Source

Remarks at a Reception for American and Japanese Businessmen in Tokyo, Japan

More from Ronald Reagan

Dec 6, 1988

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.

Jan 17, 1989

This is a great day.

Dec 12, 1988

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

Dec 6, 1988

The pursuit of peace is, of course, always in season.

Other voices in this conversation