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 10, 1987

Now's the time to be talking about opening markets, not closing them.

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Jul 9, 1987

There's a way to overcome those enemies, and once again, that's by getting the American people to come through.

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Jul 9, 1987

Mr. Sullivan graduated from the University of Michigan (B.A., 1972) and George Washington University (J.D., 1976).

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Jul 9, 1987

Progress is a nice word, but change is its motivator and change has enemies.

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Jul 9, 1987

Now, what we did was completely different than those who have said, 'tax those people up there, the fat cats.'

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Jul 9, 1987

Mr. Sullivan is currently the president of Real Equity Partners in Washington, DC.

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Jul 9, 1987

I intend to nominate Roger F. Martin to be a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board.

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Jul 9, 1987

Prior to this, he was Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service, at the General Services Administration, 1985-1987.

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Jul 9, 1987

Trust the people—put the facts before them, then trust the people.

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Jul 7, 1987

The present Supplementary Agreement would amend the original agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Jul 7, 1987

The Economic Bill of Rights will guarantee four basic economic freedoms.

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Jul 7, 1987

I transmit herewith the Supplementary Agreement between the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) on Social Security.

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Jul 7, 1987

Your right to these freedoms is at the heart of the battles over taxes and government spending that are going on right now in Washington.

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Jul 7, 1987

Today I'll talk about the way that things were before I came into office and the way they are now.

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Jul 7, 1987

I urge the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Jul 7, 1987

It's not government, it's the American people who have made America great.

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Jul 7, 1987

I went to Washington to do a job: lower taxes, restore our defenses, cut the size and intrusiveness of government.

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Jul 7, 1987

We can do this because we are a free people—because we are Americans.

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Jul 7, 1987

The U.S.-FRG social security agreement is similar in objective to the social security agreements in force with other countries.

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Jul 7, 1987

In America, when you, the people, put your foot down, you're the boss.

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