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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Sep 25, 1985

Today I'm announcing my intention to appoint three dedicated individuals to the Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations.

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Sep 25, 1985

Our alliance stands strong and the Soviet Union has to do its part—as we are ready to do ours—in a serious, honest effort to build more constructive relations.

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Sep 25, 1985

Ross O. Swimmer has demonstrated remarkable leadership in his community.

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Sep 25, 1985

The Strategic Defense Initiative is a research program to pursue vigorously important new technologies that may be used to create a defense against ballistic missiles.

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Sep 25, 1985

France has always had a special place, with profound ties of affection and respect.

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Sep 25, 1985

We remain dedicated to free trade; however, to remain free, trade must also be fair.

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Sep 25, 1985

I think that this country should look very seriously at that recent change in the Constitution which limits the President to two terms.

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Sep 25, 1985

The prevention of war through deterrence is fundamental to U.S. and NATO defense policy.

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Sep 25, 1985

The NATO alliance remains the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy.

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Sep 23, 1985

Tennessee has a significant concentration of Japanese capital investment and that the future of this State, as well as every other State in our nation, is dependent on an open, free, and fair trading system.

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Sep 23, 1985

Advances in technology are almost synonymous with advances in knowledge.

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Sep 23, 1985

We believe that this tax plan will give us a decade of economic expansion.

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Sep 23, 1985

The best way to stay number one is to lower tax rates further and give all of our business community and our people a chance.

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Sep 22, 1985

I have directed the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the Congress to establish a $300 million fund that will support up to a billion dollars in mixed-credit loans.

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Sep 22, 1985

Nancy and I will have you, Paloma, and the Mexican people in our prayers in the days ahead.

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Sep 22, 1985

We stand ready to assist you and the Mexican people as you undertake this heroic effort to relieve the misery wrought by the earthquake.

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Sep 22, 1985

The freer the flow of world trade, the stronger the tides for human progress and peace among nations.

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Sep 22, 1985

On behalf of the American people, Nancy and I want to convey once more to you and the Mexican people our sympathy and support as you struggle mightily with the tremendous tragedy that has befallen Mexico.

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Sep 22, 1985

Our trade policy rests firmly on the foundation of free and open markets—free trade.

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