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 16, 1985

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1985, as Wright Brothers Day, 1985.

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Dec 16, 1985

I pledge to you to do everything possible to combat unfair trade practices.

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Dec 15, 1985

As American families gather from around the country, they'll be able to drive on roads that are safer than they used to be.

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Dec 15, 1985

I'm sure you'll agree there's no measure more vital to the safety and well-being of our young people.

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Dec 15, 1985

This joint resolution serves our interests in promoting peaceful nuclear cooperation and a nonproliferation dialog with China.

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Dec 15, 1985

In life they were our heroes, in death our loved ones, our darlings.

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Dec 15, 1985

If a foreign power did to America what drunk drivers do in just a single day, we would consider it an act of war.

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Dec 14, 1985

I am confident that they will continue to play an important role in American society for many years to come.

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Dec 14, 1985

The values they learned through Scouting have given them the confidence to make ethical choices and to realize their full potential as active and responsible citizens.

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Dec 14, 1985

Let us follow the better angels of our nature and come to see this thing which the Lord has made known to us in the spirit of every little child.

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Dec 14, 1985

Let us find comfort and joy in our children and with them pray for peace on Earth and good will toward men.

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Dec 13, 1985

That guiding thought is, when we start talking about government as 'we' instead of 'they,' we've been here too long.

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Dec 11, 1985

Deficit reduction is no longer simply our hope and our goal; deficit reduction is now the law.

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Dec 11, 1985

While the Administration is opposed to S. 942, we would be willing to work with congress next year to develop acceptable legislation regarding the telecommunications sector.

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Dec 11, 1985

If each of us could give but a fraction to one another of what He gave to the whole human family, how many hearts could heal.

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Dec 11, 1985

Our hearts go out to the loved ones of these brave soldiers who have paid the fullest price in the service of their country.

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Dec 11, 1985

The loss, tragic at any time, is especially painful at this holiday period.

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