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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Nov 3, 1988

They have earned, and truly deserve, the utmost gratitude and esteem of students, parents, and community members.

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Nov 3, 1988

Kristallnacht surely should have alerted everyone that time had run out.

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Nov 3, 1988

I believe it's an infringement on your democratic rights to vote for whoever you want to vote for.

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Nov 3, 1988

Our greatest bulwarks against crime are those citizens who have devoted their lives to guarding us: the noble men and women of our State and local police.

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Nov 3, 1988

We gather today to bear witness to the past and learn from its awful example.

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Nov 3, 1988

I think we could recognize, however, that this is something they themselves have said is temporary.

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Nov 3, 1988

Will you make sure to cast your vote for George Bush for President of the United States?

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Nov 3, 1988

I've been President for 8 years now, and nobody knows better than I that the most qualified man alive in the world for the job, yes, the best man alive for the job, is George Bush.

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Nov 2, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 30 through November 5, 1988, as National Jukebox Week.

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Nov 1, 1988

I am also pleased to sign this bill into law because it contains the explicit law enforcement authority for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Nov 1, 1988

It could cost jobs and eliminate vast mineral development opportunities.

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Nov 1, 1988

They're the best set of hands this side of Bob Feller, and they belong to a man named George Bush.

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Nov 1, 1988

This bill is an important step forward in the protection of our environment and public health.

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Nov 1, 1988

Because this legislation takes the wrong approach to Indian economic development, I am withholding my approval of H.R. 3621.

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