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

We need to be a reliable friend to our allies and a good neighbor to our friends nearby.

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Oct 14, 1984

We're not going back to a failed past; we're going forward to a glorious future.

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Oct 14, 1984

His brave struggle for individual liberties is an inspiration to all of us.

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Oct 12, 1984

Six hundred thousand new business incorporations last year—an all-time record.

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Oct 12, 1984

But we can't and won't be satisfied until every American who wants a job can find a job.

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Oct 12, 1984

This election offers you the clearest choice for your future in many years.

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Oct 12, 1984

My opponent has a very different vision—a gloomy vision of weakness.

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Oct 12, 1984

We trust in you, and that spells success through economic growth.

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Oct 12, 1984

Will we have policies that give each of you opportunities to climb higher and push America to challenge the limits of growth?

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Oct 12, 1984

Our vision of strong economic growth is not a pipe dream; it's a living accomplishment.

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Oct 12, 1984

We came to Washington with a pledge to make a new beginning by putting more power, earnings, and decisions back in your hands.

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Oct 12, 1984

We want to go forward with exciting new opportunities to help America challenge the limits of growth.

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Oct 12, 1984

You can stick with leadership that's working; leadership that trusts in you and offers growth and opportunity.

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Oct 11, 1984

We see ourselves in a springtime of hope, ready to fire up our courage and determination to reach high and achieve all the best.

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Oct 11, 1984

Let me tell you, you are what this campaign and this election are all about.

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Oct 11, 1984

With lower taxes, the economy created over 6 million jobs in the last 21 months alone.

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Oct 11, 1984

We have restored hope and confidence, faith and courage, and returned them as the birthright of every American.

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Oct 11, 1984

I urge all Americans to mark this occasion by acquainting themselves with the needs and accomplishments of blind and visually handicapped people, who want to make fuller use of their God-given potential, unhampered by misunderstanding on…

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Oct 11, 1984

It's a choice between two fundamentally different ways of governing and two different ways of looking at America.

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Oct 11, 1984

I just personally will not find it necessary to keep reviewing the things that I already know.

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