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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Jul 22, 1987

The bill is unnecessary and would complicate the conduct of the ongoing National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program.

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Jul 22, 1987

We will—I will do all that God gives us the power to do to find a cure for AIDS.

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Jul 22, 1987

Construction of this laboratory, which would cost $27 million, is a low priority and cannot be justified in today's budgetary climate.

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Jul 22, 1987

We'll not stop, we'll not rest, until we've sent AIDS the way of smallpox and polio.

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Jul 22, 1987

It stands for commitment, a commitment to respond to the needs of others.

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Jul 22, 1987

Nations do not mistrust each other because they are armed; they are armed because they mistrust each other.

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Jul 21, 1987

Well, isn't it about time Washington put its own house in order and stopped pushing you around?

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Jul 21, 1987

It is economic growth, more than anything else, that is required to keep the finances of State and local governments healthy.

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Jul 21, 1987

My friends, there is still a thing called common sense in America.

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Jul 21, 1987

And if we all stick together, it's going to have to happen in spite of some objection from Capitol Hill.

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Jul 21, 1987

Decentralization of power could be one of the most long-lasting effects of the Reagan Presidency.

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Jul 20, 1987

The net effect of this bill would be to move U.S. trade law in a more protectionist direction.

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