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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Dec 25, 1985

Preparing the budget is never an easy task, for it requires the balancing of competing priorities and the sacrificing of some goals in order that our overall agenda can go forward.

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Dec 23, 1985

You are requested to report this determination to the Congress immediately.

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Dec 23, 1985

I hereby delegate to you authority to make such determinations as called for in the future under Section 611.

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Dec 22, 1985

Because I believe this bill represents a promise of a better future, I have signed it into law.

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Dec 22, 1985

Most importantly, the bill will ensure adequate supplies of reasonably priced food for American consumers.

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Dec 20, 1985

Defense spending must depend not upon this or that guideline, but one consideration alone: the size of the threat with which our adversaries confront us.

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Dec 20, 1985

It's time to promote economic growth and give the family a break.

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Dec 20, 1985

I'm just waiting for the first tax hike that has the temerity to come across my desk.

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Dec 20, 1985

When government raises taxes, incentives for achievement are undermined and economic growth is stifled.

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Dec 19, 1985

S. 1264 also extends the authorizations for the Institute of Museum Services.

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Dec 19, 1985

I have been advised by the Attorney General that this provision applies only to future appointments.

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Dec 18, 1985

Small businesses employ more than half the nation's workforce and create two-thirds of all new jobs.

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Dec 18, 1985

I am writing to inform you of my intent to add Aruba to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program.

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Dec 17, 1985

May we honor them in our hearts and keep them through the year.

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Dec 17, 1985

The Government Gargantua has been gorging on taxpayer dollars for too long.

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Dec 17, 1985

We must not allow Gramm-Rudman-Hollings to become an excuse to avoid the tough decisions entailed in cutting back on runaway domestic spending.

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Dec 17, 1985

Gramm-Rudman-Hollings locks in a long-term commitment to lowering and eventually eliminating deficits.

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Dec 17, 1985

It was a stronger and reinvigorated national defense that allowed the United States to move swiftly and confidently.

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Dec 17, 1985

Let us accept and share the generous gifts of joy, peace, and love given on that first Christmas.

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Dec 16, 1985

I must note, however, that certain provisions are troublesome.

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