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 3, 1986

As I say, we each have our own relationships with our countries and—

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Jul 3, 1986

The music of Rudy Vallee will be a part of American culture for generations to come.

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Jul 2, 1986

And still they come, drawn by the promise of liberty under law, guided still by the beacon light of liberty...

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Jul 2, 1986

Hope that our children will always find here the land of liberty in a land that is free.

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Jul 2, 1986

Keeping faith with a dream of long ago and guiding millions still to a future of peace and freedom.

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Jul 2, 1986

I do hereby proclaim July 6, 1986, as National Air Traffic Control Day.

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Jul 2, 1986

It is altogether fitting that we should celebrate this day with great joy, because it is the birthday of our beloved country.

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Jul 2, 1986

Let us renew our commitment to the message and the meaning of the Declaration of Independence: 'That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights...,'

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Jul 1, 1986

That's going to be the only way, eventually, that we'll resolve it—is when we, the people and as individuals and as groups, say we've had enough of this.

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Jul 1, 1986

We want to draw the line at not saying that we're suddenly going to make our military have a police capability.

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Jul 1, 1986

I think the Presidency is an institution over which you have temporary custody.

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Jul 1, 1986

I think that something very definite would go out of America if we ever forgot our heritage.

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Jul 1, 1986

No, we have to have control and have had; it's been traditional in our country for many years.

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Jul 1, 1986

I continue to believe that the proposal to sell the PMA's should be pursued.

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Jul 1, 1986

I am proud to nominate Lynn Marvin Hansen to be an Assistant Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

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Jul 1, 1986

By the standards of past supplemental bills, H.R. 4515 is notably restrained.

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Jul 1, 1986

I don't think anyone can support the policy of apartheid morally.

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Jul 1, 1986

I think what we have to face is there is a limit to what success we can have with simply trying to shut off the inflow of drugs.

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Jun 30, 1986

We must also continue expanding opportunities to ensure strong growth for minority businesses.

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Jun 30, 1986

The Secretary General will have our full confidence and support as he proceeds with his good offices mission.

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Jun 30, 1986

National Literacy Day provides an opportunity to alert every American to this problem and to the resources available to the dedicated men and women who so selflessly devote their energies to helping other people improve their reading and…

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Jun 30, 1986

Mr. Horowitz has had an impressive career in the Foreign Service and will serve our country well in The Gambia.

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