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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May 26, 1987

I urge the Congress to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and restraint by defeating efforts currently underway that would tamper with the way in which advance deficiency payments are made for grain crops.

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May 26, 1987

I'd like to think that, ultimately, all nuclear weapons in the world could be done away with.

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May 26, 1987

I do not favor the enrolled bill's acreage diversion provisions.

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May 25, 1987

So long as I am President, I will never consent to see our intelligence capability undermined.

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May 25, 1987

I recognize the right of the free press; I don't want censorship.

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May 25, 1987

We do think that there was a readjustment that was needed, that our dollar, in relation to other currencies, was overpriced.

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May 25, 1987

The CIA routinely places demands upon its employees that would elsewhere be deemed outrageous.

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May 25, 1987

His nomination will provide a strong voice for the United States in Cameroon.

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May 25, 1987

I'm hopeful that, before the year is out, we'll have that meeting.

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May 25, 1987

I believe that we have made progress, some progress in human rights, not as much as we would like or as fast as we would like.

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May 25, 1987

It is instead a place for people who are aware of the world and who are ready and willing to make a commitment to serve their country.

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