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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Oct 28, 1984

No. I just saw such a hungry look on both of your faces here—

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Oct 28, 1984

And I would recommend to any of you that you read George Shultz's entire speech on the subject—

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Oct 28, 1984

It's great to be in West Virginia, and I'm delighted to visit your proud town of Parkersburg.

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Oct 28, 1984

To the young people of our country, let me say that you are what this election is all about.

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Oct 28, 1984

I didn't say that. I just said that as far as I'm concerned, I'm not going to judge them.

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Oct 28, 1984

Today I announced my intention to appoint two members to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation.

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Oct 28, 1984

Well, if I hadn't been overnight at Camp David, I would have been overnight in the White House, and either place is good sleeping.

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Oct 28, 1984

As long as I'm President, Pennsylvania will have a friend in the White House.

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Oct 26, 1984

Providing opportunities for all of us to make this great, free nation greater and freer still is what we've been trying to do since we made a great sea change in 1981.

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Oct 26, 1984

The difference between us is that we look at a problem and see opportunity.

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Oct 26, 1984

We weren't meant to be a nation divided; we weren't meant to be a nation second-best.

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Oct 26, 1984

We want you to have an America every bit as full of hope, confidence, and dreams as our parents left us.

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Oct 25, 1984

It was a second American revolution, and it's only just begun.

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Oct 25, 1984

His tax plan would bring this economic recovery to a roaring halt.

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Oct 25, 1984

I'm proud to say that during these last 4 years, not 1 square inch of territory in the world was lost to Communist aggression.

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Oct 25, 1984

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

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Oct 25, 1984

America will never give up its special mission in the world, ever.

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