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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Apr 21, 1986

I am writing to emphasize the vital importance of this Treaty, both to our efforts to control terrorism and to U.S.-British cooperation in those efforts.

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Apr 21, 1986

There's no doubt about it, Joe and Holly, this bud's from you.

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Apr 21, 1986

No father performs any of these tasks with thought of thanks or reward.

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Apr 21, 1986

Fatherhood is repairing a bicycle wheel for the umpteenth time knowing that it won't last more than the afternoon.

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Apr 21, 1986

We are Americans. We love our country, we love what she stands for, we will always defend her.

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Apr 21, 1986

Fatherhood is an arm around the shoulders of a child crying because a balloon is lost.

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Apr 20, 1986

I am happy to call attention to the important role of secretaries in our national life.

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Apr 20, 1986

Skilled, professional secretaries are essential to the smooth, efficient functioning of business, government, and the professions.

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Apr 20, 1986

As America's secretaries master the new technologies, office efficiency will increase and secretaries will be freed from some tedious tasks to take on exciting and rewarding challenges.

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Apr 18, 1986

I think it's time we seized the moment and decided to finish the work we began in 1981.

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Apr 18, 1986

The price of gas is now cheaper in real terms, meaning accounting for inflation, than it's been at any point since the 1950's.

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Apr 18, 1986

Only education that addresses this dimension can lead to that blend of compassion, humility, and understanding that is summed up in one word: wisdom.

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Apr 18, 1986

Government didn't perform any of these miracles; freedom did, the marketplace did, the entrepreneurs and businessmen and women of America did.

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Apr 18, 1986

Such an education succeeds because it makes learning an adventure.

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Apr 17, 1986

Al D'Amato supported the tax cuts that put our economy back on its feet.

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Apr 17, 1986

He cosponsored the Comprehensive Crime Control Act, which put tougher penalties on drug trafficking.

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Apr 17, 1986

We need more Democrats in the Senate like Custer needed more arrows.

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Apr 17, 1986

Today, I announce my intention to nominate A. David Rossin to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy.

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Apr 17, 1986

I want Senator D'Amato with me in Washington for the remaining years of my term.

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Apr 16, 1986

Enactment of this bill would have an adverse impact on the farm loan program administered by the Farmers Home Administration.

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