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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Sep 9, 1982

Yes, it's a disappointment. But it doesn't change my mind any about what I'm going to do.

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Sep 9, 1982

I thought Tip O'Neill might have arranged to take me out of circulation for awhile.

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Sep 9, 1982

I will veto budget-busting bills, and I will continue to do that.

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Sep 9, 1982

Oh, I wish they'd have behaved differently, but then everyone makes mistakes.

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Sep 9, 1982

I defy anyone to tell me why it doesn't make common sense that the Federal Government should start restricting its spending to be within the limits of its revenues.

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Sep 9, 1982

Anytime there's an attempt to bust the budget, yes, I will veto it.

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Sep 9, 1982

What I think is, that if more people had this idea back when the Great Depression hit, there wouldn't be any government welfare today or need for it.

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Sep 9, 1982

Mr. Bentley is presently serving on a consulting appointment to the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development.

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Sep 9, 1982

I think this is one of the great examples in America today of what we've been talking about.

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