And that light of high resolve, those golden hopes, are now ours to preserve and protect.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
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.
The American people are not—I repeat—not going to tolerate intimidation, terror, and outright acts of war against this nation and its people.
When their patriotism and their anger are triggered, there are no limits to their national valor nor their consuming passion to protect this nation's cherished tradition of freedom.
I will veto any tax hike that comes across my desk, no matter how it's disguised.
Why shouldn't the U.S. Government be held to even the minimum standards of accountability that we demand of the smallest commercial bank?
We refuse to make a choice between a budget that threatens our national security and a spending orgy that undermines our economy.
We can and must resolve these differences without threat or use of force.
The Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to appraise the condition of the soil, water, and related resources on the nonfederal lands of the Nation.
Each individual was acknowledged as possessing certain inalienable rights.
I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Roger Stanley Johnson.
The Fourth of July is America's birthday celebration, but it is also a day of importance for anyone who believes in freedom.
Let us pray for God's blessing and His help in safeguarding the precious legacy of the Declaration of Independence.
To this day, this eloquent document detailing the rights of man and the concept of individual liberty is as moving as it is timely.
This is a moment of joy for them, for their loved ones, and for our nation.
This drama has reminded us how precious and fragile are the freedoms and standards of decency of civilized societies.
The 39 Americans held hostage for 17 days by terrorists in Lebanon are free, safe, and at this moment, on their way to Frankfurt, Germany.
We must work for better coordination between counterintelligence agencies.
We continue to work for the release of the American hostages held in Lebanon.





