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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Sep 28, 1981

If there's one thing the American people aren't lacking, it is courage.

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Sep 28, 1981

Thanks to the diplomatic community for what you've done tonight to help fight this dreaded disease.

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Sep 28, 1981

The real meaning of the parable has always been not so much the benefit that was done to the beaten man, but the good that accrued to the Samaritan.

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Sep 27, 1981

Our future as a Nation lies in the healthy development of our children.

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Sep 27, 1981

We must actively promote child health through the positive approach of preventive care.

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Sep 27, 1981

Nothing sums up this personal commitment more than the simple word, 'honor.'

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Sep 27, 1981

The physical and mental health of the child prepares the way for the physical and mental health of the adult.

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Sep 27, 1981

The truth is that today's criminals for the most part are not desperate people seeking bread for their families; crime is the way they've chosen to live.

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Sep 27, 1981

We're going to get rid of all the unnecessary, the complicated, the duplicative regulations.

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