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 27, 1982

I do hereby designate August 14, 1982, as National Navaho Code Talkers Day.

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Jul 27, 1982

I don't think anyone can predict exactly what level it will reach and exactly what date it will reach that level.

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Jul 26, 1982

Of all occupations from which gain is secured, there is none better than agriculture, nothing more productive, nothing sweeter, nothing more worthy of a free man.

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Jul 25, 1982

I know that the President will be meeting with a wide range of administration officials and Members of the House and Senate during his Washington stay.

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Jul 25, 1982

And we're delighted to welcome him here to the United States Mr. President.

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Jul 25, 1982

It's been an honor and a pleasure to meet with President Ahmadou Ahidjo of Cameroon and to discuss the views and hopes of a major U.S. trading partner in Africa.

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Jul 25, 1982

I continue to believe that private enterprise is the most effective means for fostering sound economic development.

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Jul 25, 1982

I commend President Ahidjo for his outstanding leadership concerning the refugee problem.

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Jul 22, 1982

It is especially rewarding to support a program that allows people to recapture some of the benefits of close family ties in an era when employment trends have been pushing us the other way.

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