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 29, 1987

The weakest of human vessels—surely there is no human life more frail and vulnerable than that of an infant still in its mother's womb.

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Jul 29, 1987

As far as I'm concerned, every Member of Congress should oppose this proabortion Federal intrusion.

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Jul 29, 1987

The administration believes that local economic development is best fostered through sound economic growth, regulatory relief, fiscal constraint, and funding by local governments when appropriate.

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Jul 29, 1987

Seeing you here, we realize that we cannot be agnostic in this struggle, that we cannot be aloof and uncaring; because in a very real sense, our fates and our futures are intertwined as one.

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Jul 29, 1987

I pledge to you that I will not rest—until a human life amendment becomes a part of our Constitution.

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Jul 29, 1987

The crisis in Central America is, to quote them, 'real and acute' and 'the stakes are large, for the United States, for the hemisphere, and most poignantly, for the people of Central America.'

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Jul 29, 1987

We believe that the nationwide on-time performance reporting requirement incorporated in the bill would be inferior to the targeted reporting contemplated by the Department.

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Jul 29, 1987

I don't mind telling you this one really touches my temperature control.

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Jul 29, 1987

Our military assistance has only been a modest fraction of our overall economic aid.

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Jul 29, 1987

Moreover, the goals of the proposed 'notice of fare limitations' in airline advertising can be fulfilled more easily with standardized disclaimers.

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Jul 29, 1987

We believe population programs can and must be truly voluntary, cognizant of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and families, and respectful of religious and cultural values.

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