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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Feb 13, 1987

This is a pay-as-you-go program, a program that requires no tax dollars.

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Feb 13, 1987

Under our proposal, Medicare itself would pay most costs above $2,000, giving the patient financial security.

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Feb 13, 1987

Our proposal would make available catastrophic medical insurance for every American eligible for Medicare.

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Feb 12, 1987

This year the Giants were hungry for victory—victory for their owners, for their coaches, and for their fans.

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Feb 12, 1987

Julius W. Becton, Jr. has been designated as National Defense Stockpile Manager.

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Feb 12, 1987

Football is more than just serious business—and being successful at it means realizing that.

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Feb 12, 1987

No one who saw your performance during those close games in the middle of the season and your overpowering victories in the playoffs and the Super Bowl can doubt 'The Jints' are a great football team.

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Feb 12, 1987

The one thing everybody noticed about this team is that it was a band of brothers, a team forged by one undeniable bond—the will to win.

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Feb 11, 1987

The Attorney General has advised me that the purported disapproval of my pay recommendations is without any legal force and effect.

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Feb 11, 1987

I am asking Congress to help give Americans that last full measure of security.

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Feb 11, 1987

America cannot be America without standing for the cause of freedom.

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Feb 11, 1987

I couldn't perform the duties of this job for 15 minutes if I couldn't laugh.

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Feb 11, 1987

This legislation provides $50 million in additional funds for the emergency food and shelter program.

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Feb 11, 1987

You don't have to be rich to love learning and make something of yourself.

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Feb 11, 1987

This proposed legislation would go a long way to help solve that dilemma.

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Feb 11, 1987

I recognize that the Congress has the legal authority to repeal the pay raise.

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Feb 10, 1987

I think it’s clear today that it’s time for those of us in Washington to face up to how little we know.

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Feb 10, 1987

The overwhelming majority of the people on welfare want nothing more than to be independent of it and back out with the rest of us in the workaday world.

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Feb 10, 1987

It's time for the Government to start listening to community self-help groups like yours and the others that Chuck and his group here have identified.

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