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 14, 1984

You know something? I think he's more ready to be our problem than our President.

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Oct 14, 1984

The greatness of America and the solution to her problems begins with the people—with all of you.

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Oct 14, 1984

It is only right that we bestow upon each of them our nation's greatest honor: American citizenship.

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Oct 14, 1984

This represents a small but important first step, accomplished in large part because of bipartisan cooperation in both houses.

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Oct 14, 1984

We want to see America reach for the stars, not reach for excuses why we shouldn't.

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Oct 14, 1984

You know that dreams, drive, courage, and creativity make all the difference.

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Oct 14, 1984

And I am so proud to be able to say that during these last 4 years, not 1 inch of territory has been lost to Communist aggression.

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Oct 14, 1984

And I want to thank all of you young people who are here with us today.

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Oct 14, 1984

You make it so easy to say it's good to be back in the heart of Dixie.

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Oct 14, 1984

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 960, which confers citizenship posthumously on Cpl. Wladyslaw Staniszewski.

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Oct 14, 1984

I've come today to talk to all of you about a choice we'll be making for our future on November 6th.

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Oct 14, 1984

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 5164, the Central Intelligence Agency Information Act.

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Oct 14, 1984

Here in America we're a government of, by, and for the people, and not the other way around.

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Oct 14, 1984

He made the supreme sacrifice under our nation's colors and for our country.

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Oct 14, 1984

I have told, wherever I've gone—because all over the country today, at gatherings like this, I have seen so many young people.

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Oct 14, 1984

Each was truly an American, and every one earned the right to be an American.

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Oct 14, 1984

I think our competitors in the world are in for an unpleasant surprise.

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Oct 14, 1984

All we asked for was to recognize that the Constitution... is interfering with the private individual's right to the practice of religion.

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