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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Feb 19, 1985

We're both hopeful that the dialog opening in Geneva will result in progress.

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Feb 19, 1985

Tonight, we celebrate... 200 years of diplomatic relations between Great Britain and the United States.

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Feb 19, 1985

It's absolutely necessary to continue NATO's INF deployments on schedule.

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Feb 19, 1985

The United States applauds the continuation of her dialog with Irish Prime Minister FitzGerald.

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Feb 18, 1985

Our sons were called upon to endure unspeakable hardship for the sake of freedom.

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Feb 18, 1985

Iwo Jima is remembered with other names like Saratoga, the Alamo, Gettysburg.

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Feb 18, 1985

Today we see all around us the beginnings of a second transformation, a quantum technological leap that's making possible still greater prosperity and individual fulfillment than we've ever known.

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Feb 18, 1985

You sing the songs of a people using their hands and minds in freedom, the songs of Americans at work making their lives even more full.

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Feb 12, 1985

I have to say, you know, I think this is really reaching to say that some structure out there that far out in the ocean—when you've got that whole expanse of ocean.

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Feb 12, 1985

No. We very definitely are not in support of an idea of a great international conference on the Middle East.

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Feb 12, 1985

I think Nancy put it once better than anyone else: 'Presidents don't get vacations; they just get a change of scenery.'

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Feb 12, 1985

Presidents don't get vacations; they just get a change of scenery.

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Feb 12, 1985

We think it was a very worthwhile visit for both countries and for both heads of state.

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Feb 12, 1985

The main problem is not the strength of the American dollar; it's the weakness of foreign currency.

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Feb 12, 1985

At my age, how many more years do I have to go to the ranch and enjoy the ranch?

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Feb 11, 1985

Science has taught us that—well, it's not to be modest in our aspirations.

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Feb 11, 1985

The value of the free enterprise system in America is confirmed when the products of our research, our industry, and our agriculture improve the quality of people's lives not only in America, but throughout the world.

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Feb 11, 1985

This treaty would establish a basis for bilateral cooperation in salmon management, research, and enhancement on the west coast of North America.

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Feb 10, 1985

The friendship between the Saudi Arabian and American people will be a strong and vital force in the world

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Feb 10, 1985

It is my intention in the next four years to do everything possible to find practical arrangements with the Soviet Union that will sharply reduce nuclear weapons.

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