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 1, 1984

The only poll I'm going to believe in is the one they take on November 6th.

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Aug 31, 1984

We still have great challenges to meet, which I'll speak about in a moment.

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Aug 31, 1984

I hope that with all that you're doing up there, I hope that you will have time for a moment like that.

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Aug 31, 1984

My fellow Americans: This weekend marks the 90th observance of Labor Day, a well-deserved tribute to the working men and women whose dreams and hard work helped build America into the greatest Nation in the world.

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Aug 31, 1984

Listen, your work up there is helping to make it easier for the people of the Earth to communicate with each other.

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Aug 31, 1984

Your work up there is helping to make it easier for the people of the Earth to communicate with each other, so on top of being spacemen and a spacewoman, you're doing some very good work for your fellow citizens of Earth.

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Aug 31, 1984

Both enterprise zones and the youth employment opportunity wage would reduce dependency—providing new hope for millions.

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Aug 31, 1984

It's an important source of confidence and inspiration for our future.

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Aug 31, 1984

And now, I'll say goodbye and let you continue with what you're doing.

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Aug 31, 1984

We must also meet the challenge of pushing back our newest frontiers of science, high technology, and space.

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Aug 30, 1984

We believe, as you do, that decent people have the right to walk the streets at night or take a stroll through a park.

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Aug 30, 1984

No American need fear for the integrity and future of the Social Security system.

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Aug 30, 1984

If it wasn't for the elderly correcting the mistakes of the young, there would be no state.

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Aug 30, 1984

You're right. Our generation didn't have those things when we were your age. We invented them.

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Aug 29, 1984

The dream of America is much more than who we are or what we do.

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Aug 29, 1984

We can apply new agricultural technologies to preserve our soil and environment.

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Aug 29, 1984

I am grateful for the successful efforts of the Senate and the House of Representatives in keeping the total level of spending in this bill at an acceptable level.

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