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 18, 1987

The best thing the Government can do for free people is to get out of their way.

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Nov 16, 1987

His proudest public accomplishment is the rebuilding of our country's national defenses so that the freedom we so cherish might endure.

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Nov 16, 1987

I hereby proclaim the week beginning November 15, 1987, as African American Education Week.

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Nov 15, 1987

I believe that if America remains firm and strong, we can usher in a new age of peace and freedom.

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Nov 13, 1987

The day the Sandinistas or another political movement are chosen freely in elections accepted by all Nicaraguans, there will be no more reason for violence.

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Nov 12, 1987

This land of freedom was built, and is still being built, by men and women who, without chroniclers, without heralds, have brought a warrior's courage to the challenges of everyday life.

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Nov 12, 1987

There is a heart in America—a good, deep, loving, and true heart.

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Nov 12, 1987

I am today announcing my intention to raise tariffs on Brazilian exports to the United States and to prohibit imports from Brazil of certain computer products in response to the maintenance by Brazil of unfair trade practices in the area…

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