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 7, 1982

Let us hope that we can all remember the dream we share and the tie that binds us all together here in this Western Hemisphere.

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Apr 6, 1982

I like to think that I share this view with you, and I share your compassion also, Mr. Prime Minister.

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Apr 6, 1982

Freedom-loving people in this hemisphere must stand shoulder to shoulder when liberty is threatened.

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Apr 6, 1982

The only Caribbean nation which has totally enveloped itself in Marxism suffers economic deprivation and political repression.

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Apr 6, 1982

The expanded market opportunities contained in the Caribbean Basin Initiative proposals offered a particularly important stimulus for economic development in the region.

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Apr 6, 1982

Your courage and optimism have helped turn around a desperate economic situation.

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Apr 5, 1982

The functions vested in the President by Section 6 of the Special International Security Assistance Act of 1979 are delegated to the Director.

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Apr 4, 1982

Small business is the cornerstone of our free enterprise system.

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Apr 4, 1982

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 9, 1982, as Small Business Week.

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Apr 4, 1982

To have peace, we must have a deterrent that would prevent someone from adventuring aggressively in the world using nuclear weapons.

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