Political Quotes

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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May 20, 1988

I think it's kind of funny: There are no actors in prison or jail.

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May 20, 1988

If you see someone in uniform, would you go up, shake their hand, and thank them.

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May 20, 1988

Never before in peacetime have we had a military that is as well-prepared.

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May 19, 1988

We will never, ever, negotiate away the dream of every Cuban-American—a dream that I, too, hold in my heart—that Cuba will again join the family of free and democratic nations.

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May 19, 1988

Your support, your friendship has meant more to me than I can say.

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May 19, 1988

I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists which requires the provision of assistance in amounts in excess of funds otherwise available for such assistance.

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May 19, 1988

Let us hold it our sacred duty and our inestimable privilege on this day to decorate these graves ourselves—with a fervent prayer and a pledge of true allegiance to the cause of liberty, peace, and country.

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May 19, 1988

We know, as have our Nation's defenders down through the years, that there can never be peace without its essential elements of liberty, justice, and independence.

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