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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Aug 10, 1982

Send Larry Williams to Washington to work with us as a United States Senator.

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Aug 10, 1982

We're committed to preserving that freedom that John Owen loved to celebrate.

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Aug 10, 1982

What we're trying to do in Washington is reawaken the government to the very values that you here in Billings represent.

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Aug 10, 1982

I want her to know I will work hard and unceasingly to protect her sons from nuclear war or any kind of war.

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Aug 10, 1982

We will reduce—if this bill is passed—we will reduce the deficits by $380 billion.

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Aug 10, 1982

I'm determined to set this government on a course of fiscal sanity, eventually balancing the budget, but not on the back of the American taxpayer.

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Aug 10, 1982

Americans seek only to enjoy their freedom in peace, as we're doing here today.

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Aug 10, 1982

America needs to reap more than your abundant grain—to export your spirit, to help with the renewal of America.

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Aug 10, 1982

Let us keep the mountains of Montana shining in hope and optimism.

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Aug 10, 1982

You just be sure that you run Larry Williams out of Montana—just send him to Washington, D.C.

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Aug 10, 1982

Economic recovery is long, hard work, but surely and slowly, we're going to make this economy great again.

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