“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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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May 8, 1982

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with conflict by peaceful means.

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May 8, 1982

I'm optimistic that we can build a more constructive relationship with the Soviet Union.

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May 8, 1982

Graduation Day is called 'Commencement,' and properly so, because it is both a recognition of completion and a beginning.

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May 8, 1982

You, the members of the 1982 graduating class, are this year's harvest.

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May 7, 1982

Please join me in honoring those who live in nursing homes and in working to assure them the quality of care and compassion they so richly deserve.

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May 7, 1982

I will protect the benefits of social security recipients now and in the future.

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May 7, 1982

The budget which I worked out with the Republican members of the Senate committee reverses an ongoing increase in deficits.

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