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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Apr 21, 1985

Each year, through World Trade Week, we celebrate the many ways in which international trade strengthens our country and enriches our lives.

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Apr 19, 1985

Let's give peace a chance in Nicaragua and in all of Central America.

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Apr 18, 1985

As citizens of a Nation promising justice for all, they must be treated with respect and compassion.

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Apr 18, 1985

We achieved some of the most significant anticrime legislation in our history.

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Apr 18, 1985

Secretaries often bear the heaviest responsibilities for adapting to new techniques.

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Apr 18, 1985

It is the nature of the crime, not the relationship of the victim to the offender, that should guide the actions of the justice system.

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Apr 18, 1985

We must not forget our duty to those who perished, our duty to bring justice to those who perpetrated unspeakable deeds.

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Apr 18, 1985

Our American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor has always been one of our greatest strengths and most noble traditions.

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Apr 18, 1985

Making our homes and streets safe again remained among our highest priorities.

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Apr 18, 1985

We keep that pledge when, in our colleges and universities, we teach each new generation of Americans the story of the Holocaust.

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Apr 17, 1985

Tax increases will not reduce government's demand on the private economy, which is the core of the problem.

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Apr 17, 1985

Our security and our relationship with friends and allies is at stake.

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Apr 17, 1985

Teachers mean to America a survival and success of our freedom.

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Apr 17, 1985

Good teachers care very much about what they teach, about the curiosity they instill, about how well their students learn.

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Apr 17, 1985

That's really the best thing about our space program—the inspiration and challenge that it gives our young people.

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Apr 17, 1985

I've never thought about that before, but this could be possible, that they've kind of wiped it out of their minds.

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