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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Jul 16, 1986

I just have to believe the Americans can still outdesign, outproduce, outsell, outinnovate, and outcompete anybody on Earth.

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Jul 16, 1986

Really, it's destructionist legislation, legislation that would, in fact, hurt the Nation and injure even those few it was originally designed to serve.

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Jul 16, 1986

Vigorous world trade leads to higher standards of living for all.

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Jul 16, 1986

We support legislation to permit a new round of trade talks, a $300 million war chest to combat unfair foreign subsidies, stronger protection for intellectual property rights, and reform of antitrust laws to make American business more…

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Jul 16, 1986

Today I announce my intention to nominate Princeton Nathan Lyman.

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Jul 15, 1986

The appointment of these distinguished individuals reflects our commitment to preserving the rich history and contributions of the Afro-American community.

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Jul 15, 1986

By standing together, we can make this a freer and a more peaceful world.

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Jul 15, 1986

America deeply admires Pakistan's steadfastness and bravery in this noble stand.

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Jul 15, 1986

The cooperation between our two nations is as broad and deep as the friendship between our peoples is firm and strong.

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Jul 15, 1986

Your presence here today symbolizes the realization of Liaquat Ali Khan's dream.

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Jul 15, 1986

It makes no sense to decrease spending on national defense but turn around and increase spending on domestic programs.

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Jul 15, 1986

Freedom unleashes the creative spirit of the human spirit and carries a nation to its greatest potential.

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Jul 14, 1986

I am transmitting the request for supplemental appropriations by the District of Columbia for the fiscal year 1986 in the amount of $31,567,000 in District of Columbia funds.

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Jul 14, 1986

Now, Therefore, by the authority vested in me by Section 10 of the Act, as amended, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Jul 13, 1986

Certainly the existence of strong music and fine arts curricula is important to keeping the humanities truly humanizing.

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Jul 13, 1986

Such exemptions are unfair and out of step with the general trend to compensate the Government when its property is used for private purposes.

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Jul 13, 1986

In a time of extreme budget restraint, it is fully appropriate and equitable to require that all beneficiaries of such reclamation projects pay interest at market rates on their loans.

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Jul 13, 1986

On behalf of the American people, I commend you, each of you, for crowning our nation's greatness with grace.

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Jul 13, 1986

I know the Endowment will draw on these examples as it launches its new initiatives in arts education.

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