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 11, 1984

They see people merely as members of groups—special interests—to be coddled and catered to.

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Oct 11, 1984

We cut tax rates by 25 percent for every taxpayer in the country.

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Oct 11, 1984

I thought I was myself the last time, except that I kind of flattened out.

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Oct 11, 1984

Mr. Truman could also make very plain the differences between himself and an opponent.

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Oct 11, 1984

There is no one in this administration—and if there was, they wouldn't be here long—that has any intention of taking Social Security away from those people who have it and who deserve it.

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Oct 11, 1984

Well, I found that it's not so much that our opponents have a poor memory of this ruinous past, they just have a darn good 'forgetory.'

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Oct 11, 1984

Congratulations and tell you how proud we are of what you're doing.

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Oct 10, 1984

No. I'm just going to be talking about foreign affairs instead of domestic affairs.

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Oct 10, 1984

God bless you for what you're doing, and we're going to continue to try and help in any way we can.

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Oct 10, 1984

All I know is he's done a wonderful job for just about 4 years now, and I expect him to continue doing that tonight.

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Oct 10, 1984

The only thing I want to see is your success grow and your numbers increase.

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Oct 10, 1984

I do hereby designate Thursday, October 11, 1984, as General Pulaski Memorial Day.

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Oct 10, 1984

A genuine opportunity society—that's what we're trying to build, and that's what the United Negro College Fund is all about.

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Oct 10, 1984

A big one is what a small one would be if the Government would get out of the way and leave him alone.

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Oct 10, 1984

Just as significant, my Executive order also called on the Federal Government to encourage the private sector to give these vitally important schools still more support.

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Oct 10, 1984

It is important to take this occasion to recommit ourselves to the support of the cause of genuine national reconciliation for Poland.

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Oct 10, 1984

As far as I'm concerned, you're all winners, and we're very proud of what you're doing.

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Oct 10, 1984

Education has always had a special place in the hearts of black Americans.

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