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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Jul 28, 1988

I view the timing and content of this message as very positive in relation to the U.N. Secretary General's effort to restart serious intercommunal negotiations in Cyprus.

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Jul 28, 1988

The only way we can 'give peace a chance' is to give you the truth.

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Jul 27, 1988

Won't you join Nancy, Vice President Bush, and me in urging all America's young people to just say no?

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Jul 27, 1988

The National Medal of Arts honors those who have encouraged the arts in this country.

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Jul 27, 1988

If Benjamin Franklin rose to invoke the Almighty as the Constitution itself was being drafted, if the Congress of the United States opens each day with prayer, then isn't it time we let God back into the classroom?

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Jul 26, 1988

The concept of using Canal revenues for non-Canal purposes sets a very bad precedent for the Republic of Panama when it assumes the Canal in the year 2000.

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Jul 26, 1988

Such automatic cuts 'would take back from farmers with one hand what we are providing in drought relief with the other.'

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Jul 26, 1988

Such cuts would take back from farmers with one hand what we are providing in drought relief with the other.

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Jul 26, 1988

The $50 million increase, which more than restores the reduction the Congress took in December to reach the FY 1988 Bipartisan Budget Agreement level, is provided without offsets.

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Jul 26, 1988

We're encouraged by your recognition that economic reforms cannot succeed unless they are accompanied by political reforms as well.

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Jul 26, 1988

A unilateral declaration of a 'dire emergency' is not consistent with the spirit of the Agreement.

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Jul 26, 1988

We know that in Hungary itself the Hungarian people can better their society and their economy if the greater freedoms and reforms now being discussed are steadfastly implemented.

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Jul 25, 1988

Cleaner air, cleaner water, increased protection of American wildlife—this progrowth administration has also been staunchly proenvironment.

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Jul 25, 1988

The truth is, our economic expansion has done more for minorities than any big spending program could ever hope to accomplish.

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Jul 25, 1988

The American people remember 1980, I think: soaring inflation, growing unemployment, and the highest interest rates since the Civil War.

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Jul 25, 1988

Under this administration we've witnessed the longest peacetime economic expansion in the history of our nation.

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Jul 25, 1988

This would immunize the alleged whistleblower from legitimate disciplinary action.

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Jul 25, 1988

Our national parks, forests, waterways, monuments, and other public lands are national treasures that we hold in common.

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Jul 25, 1988

We've kept America's commitment to land and wildlife management, clean air, clean water, and a healthier environment for us all.

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Jul 25, 1988

And for all that you all are doing, thank you, and God bless you.

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