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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Oct 27, 1982

Anyone who will tell a lie about that is just like a fellow that says he enjoys a cold shower in the morning—they'll lie about other things.

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Oct 26, 1982

Savings Bonds will now be able to keep pace with other investments.

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Oct 26, 1982

Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood—the virtues that made America.

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Oct 26, 1982

I'm sure that both Alberto and Grete would be the first to say that no one in that marathon showed more heart and more courage.

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Oct 26, 1982

I have determined in this case that the national interest requires expeditious action.

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Oct 26, 1982

This is another important step in our effort to encourage added savings, which are a key to our country's economic growth.

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Oct 26, 1982

Alberto, thank you very much. I promise not to use them in a marathon.

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Oct 25, 1982

Our way of life is based on some very fundamental values-family, faith, patriotism, hard work, and opportunity.

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Oct 25, 1982

There is no more dangerous risk to America... than deliberate, planned inflation such as they gave us.

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Oct 25, 1982

As long as I'm President, we will protect the solvency of social security.

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