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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Dec 17, 1982

No one is trying to take their benefits away from them or cut them back.

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Dec 17, 1982

I want to decide it on the basis of what's right or wrong for the people.

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Dec 17, 1982

The answer to recovery has to be—or to unemployment, I should say, is recovery.

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Dec 17, 1982

We are going to continue and do our best to settle that peacefully.

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Dec 16, 1982

Today, in signing this statement, we reaffirm our commitment to a healthy economy in general and to a vibrant and expanding minority business opportunity in particular.

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Dec 16, 1982

This is a positive, self-help, free enterprise method through which we and our neighbors can assist each other.

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Dec 16, 1982

By helping the people of the Caribbean, we will help ourselves.

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Dec 16, 1982

This program is designed to stimulate growth through trade and tax provisions that will encourage investment, reward hard work, and create jobs.

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