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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Jun 30, 1987

James M. Cannon to be designated a member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy.

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Jun 30, 1987

The Supreme Court of the United States is the custodian of our Constitution.

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Jun 30, 1987

I urge the Senate to expedite its consideration of Judge Bork so the Court will have nine Justices when its October term begins.

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Jun 29, 1987

I have determined to suspend the intellectual property portion of the investigation of the Government of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices with respect to informatics (computer and computer-related) products.

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Jun 29, 1987

Although enactment of this legislation still requires favorable action by the upper house, progress to date and the likely enactment of legislation adequately protecting computer software from piracy warrants suspension of the intellectual…

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Jun 29, 1987

The fact is, it's probably more important to give well and wisely than to simply give.

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Jun 29, 1987

Progress to date and the likely enactment of legislation adequately protecting computer software from piracy warrants suspension of the intellectual property portion of this investigation.

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Jun 29, 1987

The Trade Representative will continue to monitor developments in this area, with a view to terminating or reopening these parts of the investigation as appropriate based on developments.

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Jun 29, 1987

Perhaps the most striking thing about Americans is their generosity of spirit.

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Jun 29, 1987

I have determined to suspend the intellectual property portion of the investigation of the Government of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices with respect to informatics.

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Jun 29, 1987

I am directing the Trade Representative to pursue this part of the Section 301 investigation as appropriate.

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Jun 29, 1987

You're part of an American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor; you're keeping it alive and making it grow.

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Jun 29, 1987

I indicated that those parts of the Section 301 investigation could be terminated if the improvements on which the suspension was based were properly implemented.

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Jun 29, 1987

Voluntarism in this country has reached a 10-year high and is on a steady upswing.

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Jun 28, 1987

In Central America, only Nicaragua stands against the democratic tide.

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Jun 28, 1987

There will be no post-Reagan era, because there's been no Reagan era in the way those people mean it.

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Jun 26, 1987

It favored domestic spending, especially pork-barrel projects.

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Jun 26, 1987

Balancing the budget by reducing government spending is the one piece left to put into place if we're to keep our prosperity going strong in the years to come.

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Jun 26, 1987

Keeping inflation, unemployment, and your taxes down and growth up, and getting control of our Federal deficit so the economy will stay healthy—these are among Washington's most important jobs.

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