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 5, 1982

Let's look forward to a day where they're not raising those funds.

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Jul 5, 1982

I have often quoted Thomas Jefferson in my protestations against government intervention and big government.

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Jul 3, 1982

We need not fear for the future of our nation as long as we've got men like you to serve as our inspiration.

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Jul 3, 1982

Today we celebrate American independence confident that the limits of our freedom and prosperity have again been expanded.

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Jun 30, 1982

I think the only problem that I have with the freeze is, I know the people are sincere and all, but they've got the freeze at the wrong end of the negotiations.

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Jun 30, 1982

The missile is the thing that the average person can foresee, whether accidentally or not, someone pushes a button and 30 minutes later a city blows up in our country or, if it's the other way, in theirs.

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Jun 30, 1982

I am confident that the Foundation will maintain its record of excellence in advancing science and technology.

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Jun 30, 1982

Those who've come from out of State, just about every spending measure that was on the ballot in this recent June election was defeated.

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