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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Oct 14, 1985

We need him, and our country needs him, and I'll guarantee you, I need him.

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Oct 14, 1985

America is back because we discarded wrongheaded solutions that relied on big government, high taxes, and more Federal regulation.

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Oct 14, 1985

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the American people to join with me in a fitting salute on Veterans Day, 1985.

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Oct 14, 1985

Effective as he has been for your State, Steve has never lost sight of the fact that what's best for Idaho is what's best for America.

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Oct 14, 1985

It's a little like coming home to old friends after a trip through the Twilight Zone.

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Oct 14, 1985

Our country is enjoying peace and prosperity, and this just didn't happen by accident.

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Oct 11, 1985

Our SDI research offers the hope that we can enhance U.S. and allied security through greater reliance on defenses which threaten no one, rather than on offensive nuclear weapons which could kill millions.

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Oct 11, 1985

The Soviets refuse to admit they have any strategic defense program at all.

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Oct 11, 1985

It would be irresponsible and dangerous on our part to deny this promise to the world.

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Oct 10, 1985

I invite all concerned citizens, agencies and organizations to unite during October with appropriate observances and activities directed toward resolution of the condition of Down Syndrome.

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Oct 10, 1985

We disagreed, but we have had too firm a relationship between our two countries.

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Oct 10, 1985

Mr. Carnes is presently serving as assistant to the Secretary of Education.

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Oct 10, 1985

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 6, 1985, as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week.

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Oct 9, 1985

Now, Sam, you know that that's something I can't talk about either.

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Oct 9, 1985

This is trying them for murder, a very brutal murder, and the threat of murder to others.

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Oct 9, 1985

I think the greatest proof came in a cartoon I saw of two Russian generals.

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Oct 9, 1985

I wouldn't have any way of knowing whether that's true or not.

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Oct 9, 1985

Every morning when I wake up I thank God for having given me the opportunity to serve.

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Oct 9, 1985

I think that there's a possibility of our own because it was our citizen, but Italy because it was an Italian ship.

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