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 17, 1988

The American economy is in the longest peacetime expansion in U.S. history.

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Apr 15, 1988

The permanent way to end the drug menace is to deny the drug pusher his market.

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Apr 15, 1988

Those who use drugs are, in Nancy's words, making themselves accomplices to murder.

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Apr 15, 1988

Public awareness about the destructiveness of illegal drugs is at an all-time high.

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Apr 14, 1988

It's up to us to remind young Americans that the first step in democratic involvement is voting.

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Apr 14, 1988

It will permanently impair the Government's ability to attract and retain high quality individuals for the public service.

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Apr 14, 1988

I commend Science and Engineering Indicators—1987 to the attention of the Congress and those in the scientific endeavor.

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Apr 14, 1988

Will you tell him we're proud to be here, and we ain't scared of nothin'.

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