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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May 18, 1981

James A. Belson is exceptionally well-qualified to serve as an Associate Judge.

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May 18, 1981

Through them, we've all been part of a greatness pushing wider the boundaries of our freedom.

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May 18, 1981

We are the people who have thrown the windows of our souls wide open to the sun.

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May 18, 1981

Nothing binds our abilities except our expectations, and given that, the farthest star is within our reach.

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May 18, 1981

The flight of the Columbia was a victory for the American spirit.

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May 18, 1981

Americans have shown the world that we not only dream great dreams, we dare to live those great dreams.

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May 17, 1981

Since 1978 Mr. Conkling has been president of BEI Productions, Inc., a subsidiary of Bonneville International Corp.

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May 17, 1981

Today I announce my intention to nominate George A. Sawyer to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

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May 16, 1981

The years ahead are great ones for this country, for the cause of freedom and the spread of civilization.

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May 16, 1981

When great causes are on the move in the world . . . we learn we are spirits, not animals, and that something is going on in space and time, and beyond space and time, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty.

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May 16, 1981

I hope when you leave this campus that you will do so with a feeling of obligation to your alma mater.

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May 16, 1981

It is time for the world to know our intellectual and spiritual values are rooted in the source of all strength, a belief in a Supreme Being.

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