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 25, 1987

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

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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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May 25, 1987

I think it would take more than an election in either one of our countries to change that.

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May 25, 1987

I think we should use the pattern that Canada and the United States used with regard to polluted air—or polluted water along our borders.

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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 22, 1987

Even two centuries ago, some of them, especially Thomas Jefferson, were troubled by one omission: the lack of a limitation on public borrowing by the Federal Government.

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May 22, 1987

We owe the crew of the U.S.S. Stark and their brave families such a deep debt of gratitude.

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May 22, 1987

Keep especially in mind the brave sailors of the U.S.S. Stark.

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May 22, 1987

I think most of you know how badly out of control Federal spending has gotten in recent years.

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May 22, 1987

Certainly, wasting our national wealth and burdening future generations with mountains of debt does not keep faith with those who have struggled and sacrificed to begin a new form of government here on our shores.

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