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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Apr 23, 1982

I owe it to my country and my fellow citizens to quit being a freeloader.

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Apr 23, 1982

If it'll help ease the pain, let me remind you that in about 2 months, on July 1st, you'll start paying 10 percent less income tax on what you earn.

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Apr 23, 1982

The overwhelming majority of so-called private schools are church-supported—Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish.

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Apr 23, 1982

I valued John Ashbrook's friendship and will miss his wise counsel.

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Apr 23, 1982

The $95 billion is tax owed on an estimated $450 billion in, for want of a better word, the underground economy.

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Apr 23, 1982

I was asking Congress to pass a bill allowing a tuition tax credit for families sending children to independent or parochial schools.

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Apr 23, 1982

We all kept our rendezvous with the Internal Revenue Service and anted up our income tax.

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Apr 22, 1982

We ask all Americans to join with us in celebrating dance as a dynamic expression of the American spirit.

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Apr 22, 1982

Dance has become an integral part of America's cultural life.

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Apr 22, 1982

American dance companies have flourished, providing opportunities for many new and talented young artists.

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Apr 22, 1982

They should not be treated as ciphers on a statistician's chart.

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