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 11, 1985

Nothing in our tax plan will affect your Social Security checks in any way—period.

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Sep 11, 1985

Don't you believe that our taxes are too high, too complicated, and utterly unfair?

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Sep 11, 1985

Isn't it time we junked that old heap and got ourselves a better model that's brand new?

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Sep 11, 1985

Today's tax system means that precious resources—often scarce investment capital—are spent on useless tax dodges.

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Sep 9, 1985

There, the son of Danish immigrants, Gutzon Borglum, immortalized in granite the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.

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Sep 9, 1985

One of the greatest threats to freedom is that it will never be taken for granted—or, pardon me, I should say, it will be taken for granted is the threat.

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Sep 9, 1985

I was happy to have had the opportunity to congratulate you, Prime Minister Schluter, on the success that you've had in your country in putting in place economy building measures, including a far-reaching tax reform program.

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Sep 9, 1985

Freedom brings people of diverse backgrounds together as friends.

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Sep 9, 1985

First, a toast to Her Majesty, the Queen of Denmark—to the Queen.

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Sep 9, 1985

Working together, we can see to it that our international markets stay open.

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Sep 9, 1985

Denmark is an old friend and an ally in NATO and an active trading partner.

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Sep 9, 1985

I think the national debate over tax reform reflects the strength and soul of our democracy.

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Sep 8, 1985

It is persuasion, but also indicating that the American people can get impatient with this.

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Sep 8, 1985

Today I announced my intention to appoint the following individuals to be members of the Commission on Presidential Scholars.

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Sep 8, 1985

Being true to our heritage does not mean quitting, but reaching out.

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Sep 8, 1985

It is the foreign policy of the United States to seek peaceful change in South Africa.

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Sep 8, 1985

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Esther Kratzer Everett to be a member of the National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs.

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Sep 8, 1985

I have exercised my statutory authority to declare that the policies and actions of the Government of South Africa constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy and economy of the United States.

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Sep 8, 1985

Our foreign policy of seeking change through peaceful means is seriously threatened.

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Sep 8, 1985

The problems of South Africa were not created overnight and will not be solved overnight.

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Sep 8, 1985

I want to work with the Congress to advance bipartisan support for America's policy toward South Africa.

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