Ronald Reagan

Arms control negotiations are surely the best way for pursuing such important objectives.

We've made great strides in democracy, that they have a prosperity that is far above that of a great many of their neighbors.

The single best deficit program is an all-out push for economic growth.

We must take note that this reduction is more than offset in the 1986-1990 timeframe by spending provisions in S. 391 not subject to the obligation limitation.

One day we must recognize that only people pay taxes.

When you can find the source, then you can let that government know that there is going to be redress.

We're looking to these both as things necessary for economic growth.

We feel the ANZUS alliance is very much alive and working.

America rejoices in the energy, the imagination, and the promise of her young people.

There can be no economic revival in ghettos when the most violent among us are allowed to roam free.

History is asking us once again to be a force for good in the world.

Tonight America is stronger because of the values that we hold dear.

To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report sixteen new rescission proposals totaling $1,047,089,569.

The freedom of Europe is unfinished business.

We will not be satisfied until every American who wants a job is employed at a wage that reflects the market value of his or her skills.

In America, the Government is still the servant of the people, not their master.

We said 'no' frequently in 1981, and real spending for discretionary domestic programs dropped sharply.

Now is the time to get control of our budget, cut tax rates still further, and keep the cycle of prosperity going.

The single most difficult word for a politician to utter is a simple, fiat 'No.'

Raising taxes would be an admission of failure.

It's time to follow through with the policies that have brought us success.

We must respond to the unprecedented military buildup of the Soviet Union.

Our problem isn't that you're paying too little taxes; it's that government is spending too much money.

Raising taxes would boomerang.

I urge all civilian employees of the Federal government and members of the Armed Forces to support in every way possible this vital voluntary effort.