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 3, 1984

The door of the Oval Office is open to you, to your leaders, and to your concerns.

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Sep 3, 1984

Our tax system is unfair, inequitable, counterproductive, and all but incomprehensible.

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Sep 3, 1984

Keeping alive the hope of human freedom is America's mission, and we cannot shrink from the task or falter in the call to duty.

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Sep 3, 1984

I think you join me in my belief in this agenda for America's future.

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Sep 2, 1984

We will not be satisfied until all Americans understand that they're welcome with us and belong with us.

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Sep 2, 1984

Will you take freedom's next step with me so we can continue the new beginning we made 4 years ago?

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Sep 2, 1984

That enterprise zones legislation is bottled up by the majority leadership in the House.

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Sep 2, 1984

The party whose nomination that I hold may be the minority party for now, but we have the majority of good and new ideas.

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Sep 2, 1984

The time is now to build a new beginning for this beloved nation of ours.

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Sep 2, 1984

We can forget that pack of pessimists that are roaming our land.

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Sep 2, 1984

I'm convinced we will be leaders in developing these frontiers.

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Sep 2, 1984

America isn't about promises; it never has been. America is about promise.

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