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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Sep 11, 1984

The handicapped may face limitations, but they have no limitations on their courage to do what others say cannot be done.

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Sep 11, 1984

Americans have a record of generosity and concern for others unmatched by any other country in the world.

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Sep 11, 1984

We can help relieve pain and health problems now and support research to help eliminate them in the future.

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Sep 11, 1984

I stand fully committed to seek an equitable and verifiable arms reduction solution.

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Sep 11, 1984

In America, where there is private need there is private response.

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Sep 11, 1984

The future of America relies completely on our ability to keep the peace and protect our freedom.

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Sep 11, 1984

I will support both the stockpile level decision and the modernization programs which will ensure a credible deterrent.

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Sep 11, 1984

I encourage each of you to join me in wholeheartedly supporting this year's CFC.

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Sep 11, 1984

Older Americans want and deserve to be full participants in the economic and social life of America.

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Sep 11, 1984

We can be proud of our record of encouraging a broad spectrum of private sector initiatives.

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Sep 11, 1984

Believe me, they're carrying on the tradition, those young men and women in uniform.

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Sep 11, 1984

Opportunity creates growth, and together they give everybody a better chance to take part in the good life that America promises.

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Sep 11, 1984

When friends from foreign countries come to the United States—ask where they should go to see America, I always say, well, don't go to the obvious places.

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Sep 11, 1984

NATO's nuclear posture correctly constitutes NATO's most effective deterrent against Soviet use of chemical weapons.

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Sep 11, 1984

I'm running for reelection because I believe in the future, and I want to help make it a better and freer place for our children and our children's children.

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Sep 11, 1984

That's a great triumph, and something for all of you to be proud of—just another reason why you should be talking proud.

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Sep 11, 1984

Working Americans wouldn't be hurt by his tax increases. That's a fairy tale.

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Sep 11, 1984

If we are to maintain deterrence and live in peace and freedom, we must continue to improve each capability.

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Sep 11, 1984

Our goal remains not to match the Warsaw Pact system-for-system or warhead-for-warhead, but to maintain forces adequate for credible deterrence and defense.

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Sep 11, 1984

I think our government should help make it easier for those who believe in traditional values.

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Sep 11, 1984

There's no limit to what proud and free people can do if they're given a chance.

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Sep 11, 1984

The only way to keep the Government out of the red is to keep the people out of the red.

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