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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Nov 11, 1985

All Americans should be aware of the dangers of this very widespread condition and they should also know that these dangers can be eliminated by proven methods.

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Nov 11, 1985

Mrs. Shepard served as chairman of Republicans Abroad at the Republican National Committee in 1981-1985.

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Nov 11, 1985

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 10, 1985, as High Blood Pressure Awareness Week.

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Nov 11, 1985

I believe if we're going to eliminate or reduce the tensions or the mistrust between us, it's going to have to be by deeds rather than words.

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Nov 10, 1985

I do hereby proclaim the week of November 11 through 17, 1985, as National Reye's Syndrome Week.

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Nov 10, 1985

All we can do is remember them and what they did and why they had to be brave for us.

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Nov 8, 1985

Our two countries are bound together by innumerable ties of ancient history and present friendship.

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Nov 7, 1985

Once again I find no reasonable justification for the extensive changes to the NIH mandated by H.R. 2409.

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Nov 7, 1985

I am instructing the Secretary of the Treasury to initiate the process of crafting Federal legislation to incorporate these principles into law.

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Nov 7, 1985

I do not believe that it is either necessary or wise to restrict the flexibility under which the NIH has operated so successfully.

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Nov 7, 1985

I do hereby proclaim the month of November 1985 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month.

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Nov 7, 1985

I believe that instead of fostering a strong Federal biomedical research effort, H.R. 2409 would adversely affect the pursuit of research excellence at NIH.

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Nov 6, 1985

We praise these three extraordinary individuals who played a significant role in the most successful of all peace movements.

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Nov 6, 1985

We propose instead an investment provision that permits individual employee investment in qualified private sector investment firms, to give employees free choice of where their money goes.

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Nov 6, 1985

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Otis R. Bowen to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Nov 4, 1985

I call upon all Americans to join me in observing this week with personal dedication and a public commitment to protect the future of our Nation by eliminating drug abuse.

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Oct 31, 1985

The crisis between the United States and Iran that began in 1979 has not been fully resolved.

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Oct 30, 1985

I declared a national emergency to deal with the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the policies and actions of the Government of Nicaragua.

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Oct 30, 1985

We will not be violating this treaty at any time, because it is not our purpose to go forward with deployment if and when such a weapon proved practical.

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Oct 28, 1985

One of the great economic lessons of the last few years is the beneficial effect of tax rate reductions.

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Oct 28, 1985

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.

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Oct 28, 1985

I think that you'd have to judge each case on its own as to the need to bring terrorists to justice.

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