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 22, 1982

Our laws represent the collective moral voice of a free society—a voice that articulates our shared beliefs about the rules of civilized behavior.

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Apr 22, 1982

I'm signing today an Executive order establishing the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime.

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Apr 22, 1982

These creative men and women have made the United States the dance capital of the world.

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Apr 22, 1982

It's also rooted in the realization that regardless of who is victimized or the extent to which any one of us may personally be threatened, all of us have an interest in seeing that justice is done not only to the criminal but also for…

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Apr 21, 1982

The International Food Policy Research Institute, in which the United States participates, is hereby designated as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the…

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Apr 21, 1982

I'm honored to be the honorary national chairman of those VIIth Paralympic Games.

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Apr 21, 1982

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Arthur J. Dellinger, Sr., to be Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Energy.

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Apr 21, 1982

The Multinational Force and Observers, in which the United States participates, is hereby designated as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities conferred by the International…

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Apr 21, 1982

I'm very pleased that they finally are going to be held here.

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Apr 21, 1982

You should be very proud—all of you—for what the National Wheelchair Athletic Association and what the Paralympics have done.

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