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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Jan 20, 1983

His vision and leadership are great national assets, and we'll certainly continue to draw on them.

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Jan 19, 1983

The world will be all right if we all start talking to each other instead of about each other.

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Jan 19, 1983

I, Ronald Reagan, do hereby proclaim the year commencing on January 1, 1983, as the Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America.

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Jan 19, 1983

We're going to continue, because we believe that the Soviet Union has some problems of their own that have to be resolved.

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Jan 19, 1983

Our budget will be fair, realistic, and will pave the way for a strong, sustained recovery.

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Jan 19, 1983

By giving of ourselves, we give the greatest gift one human being can give another—the gift of love.

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Jan 19, 1983

My biggest regret is that... putting America's house in order has been a tough and painful task.

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Jan 19, 1983

You must be doing something right when you're getting rocks thrown at you from both sides.

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