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 America we're fighting for is one in which no one gets left behind, from Buffalo to the Bronx, from the Great Lakes to the Great Salt Lake.

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Sep 11, 1984

I ask each of you now to continue that tradition of voluntary sharing.

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Sep 10, 1984

Our philosophy is against the unfair and the wrong-headed policies of grain embargoes

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Sep 10, 1984

I am convinced that the U.S. and the Soviet Union share a deep obligation to all humanity to get on with the urgent business of reducing nuclear arms.

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Sep 10, 1984

I have loved my country in a way that some people consider sentimental and out of style.

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Sep 10, 1984

Today I announced my intention to nominate John N. Griesemer.

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Sep 10, 1984

The most important thing to begin with is to see if we cannot lessen this threat hanging over the world.

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Sep 10, 1984

I would answer that the facts would belie any such supposition.

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Sep 10, 1984

I believe it's important to use the opportunity provided by Mr. Gromyko's presence in the United States to confer on a range of issues of international importance.

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Sep 10, 1984

The Soviets can increase by 10 million metric tons their purchase of wheat and or corn

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Sep 10, 1984

They're the most productive people, I think, on the face of the Earth

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Sep 10, 1984

One of my highest priorities is finding ways to reduce the level of arms and to improve our working relationship with the Soviet Union.

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Sep 10, 1984

I remain an optimist with joy, without apology about this country and about the American experiment in democracy.

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Sep 10, 1984

We're going to continue to do everything we can to strengthen markets for America's farmers

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Sep 10, 1984

I have enjoyed my life, its disappointments outweighed by its pleasures.

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Sep 10, 1984

The ceiling for the second year of agreement is being raised to 22 million metric tons

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Sep 9, 1984

Let's be grateful to heroes and to the mothers of heroes, as well.

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Sep 9, 1984

In recognition of the many achievements of the Hispanic American Community, I do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1984, as National Hispanic Heritage Week.

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Sep 9, 1984

Today we celebrate this with the proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1984.

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Sep 9, 1984

Today it gives me great pleasure to sign this proclamation and to honor the wonderful people with whom we share that most precious title—American.

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Sep 9, 1984

Our Hispanic heritage is something of which all Americans can be proud.

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