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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Dec 6, 1988

I am delighted that later today I'll have the opportunity to welcome President Gorbachev to the United States and extend to him the hospitality and good wishes of the American people.

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Dec 6, 1988

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.

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Dec 6, 1988

I expressed to President Gorbachev my confidence that the work we began together at Geneva in 1985 will continue under the Bush administration.

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Dec 6, 1988

Well, that wasn't a proposal. That was a decision that has been made.

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Dec 6, 1988

We've only heard the same as you've heard: that he has been suggesting doing something of this kind.

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Dec 4, 1988

Each of us can give young people the good example of reading ourselves.

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Dec 4, 1988

Reading is one of the most important activities any child can engage in, and potentially one of the most enjoyable too.

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Dec 4, 1988

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1988, as Wright Brothers Day.

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Dec 2, 1988

Yes, we want bold words of reform about political and religious expression to become more than just words.

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Dec 2, 1988

The journey toward better Soviet-American relations will remain a difficult one.

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Dec 1, 1988

The Soviet Union has not corrected the noncompliant activities cited in the last report.

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Dec 1, 1988

with a strong faith in the Almighty, nothing is impossible; and without the help of our Creator, we labor in vain.

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Nov 28, 1988

We're counting on you to help secure for our children the brightest future the world has ever known.

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Nov 28, 1988

I believe that it won't be too long before the Republicans win control of the Congress.

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