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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Jul 19, 1985

If you have to be sick, you're better off if you're sick right here in these United States of America.

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Jul 19, 1985

It is, I think, the great unknowing love of Americans for Americans.

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Jul 18, 1985

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Cynthia Grassby Baker as Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

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Jul 18, 1985

Today I announced my intention to appoint three members to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

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Jul 18, 1985

Today the United States Government announced a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the effective prosecution and punishment of those responsible for the murders of six U.S. citizens on June 19, 1985, in San Salvador.

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Jul 18, 1985

We will continue to speak out for the freedom of those denied the benefits of liberty.

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Jul 18, 1985

Our conviction that political freedom is the just inheritance of all nations and all people is firm.

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Jul 18, 1985

It is a time to affirm publicly our convictions that, as long as the struggle from within these nations continues, and as long as we remain firm in our support, the light of freedom will not be extinguished.

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Jul 17, 1985

The line-item veto authority would provide a powerful tool for eliminating wasteful and unnecessary spending.

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Jul 17, 1985

The American people have a right to expect that all of us in government make every effort to eliminate deficit spending.

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Jul 17, 1985

I've often made known my willingness to use such a veto authority judiciously—but firmly—to curtail the excesses often embedded in otherwise meritorious legislation.

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Jul 16, 1985

Douglas H. Ginsburg is an outstanding choice for this important position.

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Jul 16, 1985

I am proud to nominate a man of such distinguished service to our country.

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Jul 16, 1985

I transmit herewith the Supplementary Extradition Treaty between the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

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Jul 16, 1985

It represents a significant step in improving law enforcement cooperation and combatting terrorism.

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Jul 14, 1985

The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the submission of its final report.

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Jul 14, 1985

It shall report its conclusions and recommendations on the procurement section of this study by December 31, 1985.

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Jul 14, 1985

The primary objective of the Commission shall be to study defense management policies and procedures.

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Jul 14, 1985

Review the adequacy of the defense acquisition process, including the adequacy of the defense industrial base.

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Jul 12, 1985

It is the Soviet Union that has violated the 1972 ABM treaty with its construction of a massive radar facility at Krasnoyarsk.

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