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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Aug 14, 1986

The greatest tribute we can pay to those brave pathfinders who gave their lives on the Challenger is to move forward and rededicate ourselves to America's leadership in space.

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Aug 13, 1986

This law will build upon ongoing efforts within the Department of Commerce.

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Aug 13, 1986

After all, we're in this town because we love this country and we want to make it better.

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Aug 13, 1986

Here we are, three neighbors here in North America—Canada, the United States, and Mexico—from north to south, and that I just thought that there should be a closer relationship between these three.

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Aug 13, 1986

I have determined to accept the agreement described below as an appropriate and feasible action to resolve this investigation.

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Aug 13, 1986

I think we can achieve genuine reductions in nuclear weapons in Geneva, which I think will move us toward our ultimate objectives.

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Aug 12, 1986

It is our purpose that Mexico should attain a sufficient and sustained growth as a basis in order to restructure and renew its economy.

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Aug 12, 1986

The Berlin Wall is tragic testimony to the failure of totalitarian governments.

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Aug 12, 1986

EPA already has the authority to regulate chemicals that pose groundwater problems in three other environmental laws.

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Aug 12, 1986

Today I announced my intention to appoint new members to the United States International Narcotics Control Commission.

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Aug 12, 1986

The Senate's vote today further demonstrates that we have developed a truly bipartisan policy on Central America.

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Aug 12, 1986

The United States is prepared to do its part with commercial and agricultural credits.

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Aug 12, 1986

The Nicaraguan resistance forces urgently need this assistance.

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Aug 12, 1986

This is a necessary element in order to broaden and intensify the cooperation between the two peoples.

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Aug 11, 1986

Don't discard those values that have proven, over the period of time, their value.

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Aug 11, 1986

The tax-and-spend crew is still lurking in the shadows, just waiting for a second chance.

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Aug 11, 1986

Electing Governors like Jim Thompson and Senators like Judy Koehler will determine the future of America.

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Aug 11, 1986

But you need only to be true to the values that made our nation great.

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Aug 10, 1986

S. 2230 would inappropriately and unnecessarily interfere with the President's discretion and flexibility in managing the Executive branch.

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Aug 8, 1986

These hearings are a healthy process, mandated by the Constitution.

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