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 3, 1987

I hope Congress will remember that section 301 has been used effectively before making any changes in the law.

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Nov 3, 1987

I am confident that when people look back on this pact it will stand out as one of the premier achievements of the 20th century.

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Nov 3, 1987

Past arms control agreements have shown a poor record of compliance from the Soviet Union.

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Nov 3, 1987

Freedom is not just the birthright of the few, it is the God-given right of all His children, in every country.

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Nov 3, 1987

Achievements like this are not the result of wishful thinking, nor are they made more likely by loud proclamations of a desire for peace.

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Nov 3, 1987

I'm certain you agree with me that the door is open to all who would join with us.

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Nov 3, 1987

To those who think this world is a zero-sum equation, who view their neighbors with worry and distrust, we'll show the path of cooperation.

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Nov 3, 1987

We will continue to watch and to be hopeful, yet we must also remain vigilant.

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Nov 3, 1987

Yes, and in the four decades since the end of the Second World War, the free peoples of the world have continued to prove their courage and, just as important, as never before to demonstrate their solidarity with one another.

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Nov 3, 1987

There's too much hope, too much possibility on this continent of ours for us to believe in the zero-sum philosophies of the Old World.

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Nov 3, 1987

The Soviet occupation of Afghanistan is most certainly a dreadful quagmire.

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Nov 3, 1987

Improving the health of the Nation's newborns is one of this administration's highest priorities.

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