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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Nov 1, 1984

What America needs is not high—it needs high tech, not high taxes.

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Nov 1, 1984

Ours is the land of the free because it is the home of the brave.

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Nov 1, 1984

Four years ago, we began to navigate by some fixed principles.

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Nov 1, 1984

We must continue to build upon the new beginning that we started 4 years ago.

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Nov 1, 1984

He's no doubt proud of the fact that as a United States Senator, he voted 16 times to increase your taxes.

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Nov 1, 1984

If my opponent's economic program were a television show, it would be 'Let's Make a Deal.'

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Nov 1, 1984

The United States of America was never meant to be a second-best nation.

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Nov 1, 1984

Don't pay any attention to them, because it might tempt some of you to think your vote isn't needed.

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Nov 1, 1984

We need these two candidates in Washington to keep the pressure on Tip O'Neill.

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Nov 1, 1984

Our future will always be great because our nation will be strong.

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Nov 1, 1984

A vote for our team with Chuck Percy is a vote for America's future.

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Oct 31, 1984

Nothing immoral about rescuing American students whose lives were in danger.

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Oct 31, 1984

The most important thing that all of you can do is make certain that come election day, you vote for Fred Eckert.

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Oct 31, 1984

This nation should set its sights on the stars and go for the gold.

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Oct 31, 1984

I invite all interested government agencies and officials and the American people to observe this occasion with appropriate observances.

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Oct 31, 1984

I do hereby proclaim the week of November 12, 1984, through November 18, 1984, as National Reye's Syndrome Week.

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Oct 31, 1984

I am deeply honored that you've allowed me to serve you for these past 4 years.

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Oct 31, 1984

You young people, you are what this election is all about—you and your future.

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Oct 31, 1984

America is back, a giant on the scene, powerful in its renewed spirit, powerful in its growing economy, and powerful in its ability to defend itself and secure the peace.

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Oct 31, 1984

Please, no matter what it takes, go to the polls and vote, and get others out to vote.

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Oct 31, 1984

Together we can keep not just the State of New York, but America headed ever upward.

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Oct 31, 1984

I do hereby proclaim the month of November 1984 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month.

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