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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Nov 1, 1988

Now, in this campaign I've heard the deficit called mine—that it is so big.

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Nov 1, 1988

The enforcement provisions of this Act, however, must be read to respect the President's authority under Article II of the Constitution.

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Nov 1, 1988

Such a law suit would not constitute a 'case or controversy' for a court to resolve under Article III of the Constitution.

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Nov 1, 1988

The resulting loss in revenue to the Treasury would have increased the Federal deficit and imposed an unwanted and unneeded burden on the American taxpayer.

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Nov 1, 1988

We believe there are no citizens more precious than the men and women who guard us.

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Nov 1, 1988

Today I am signing H.R. 3515, the 'Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988.'

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Nov 1, 1988

The legislation would constrain the ability of the Federal Government to obtain strategic and critical minerals.

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Nov 1, 1988

I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 1988 as 50th Anniversary Year of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 1988.

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Nov 1, 1988

To the extent that Congress provided for States to prosecute crimes or exercise other executive branch authority, it could be inconsistent with the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

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Nov 1, 1988

Will you promise me you'll do all of America proud and just say no to drugs?

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Oct 31, 1988

Well, we took the other party over, and it's now the party of Harry Truman and F.D.R.

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Oct 31, 1988

Step into the voting booth, put your hand on the lever, and say right out loud, 'Read my lips: No new taxes.'

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Oct 31, 1988

If the liberals had had their way, there would have been no INF treaty or rollback in Afghanistan or democratic triumphs around the globe.

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Oct 31, 1988

No citizens are more precious than the men and women who guard us: our State and local police.

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