Political Quotes

Ronald Reagan

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 1974200415,490 total · peak 1983 (2477)
1974: 1 quote1980: 1 quote1981: 1,260 quotes1982: 1,918 quotes1983: 2,477 quotes1984: 2,140 quotes1985: 1,528 quotes1986: 2,403 quotes1987: 1,824 quotes1988: 1,929 quotes1989: 4 quotes2003: 1 quote2004: 4 quotes
Jul 23, 1984

That to raise taxes without waiting for what I had just said, I think that to do that would simply open the door to more spending.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 22, 1984

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate John B. Waters.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 20, 1984

We've learned in the past few years that in the zero gravity of space it's possible to manufacture drugs and pharmaceuticals of a purity much greater than is possible on Earth.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 19, 1984

You are a testament to the strength and the character of the American people.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 19, 1984

Let us use this occasion as a commitment to our future, to the best of America.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 19, 1984

Our prisoners of war have been and are the bravest of the brave.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 19, 1984

One new deferral of budget authority for $8,006,000 and six revised deferrals of budget authority which now total $68,528,548

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 18, 1984

The ultimate solution is strong and steady growth in every Caribbean country.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 18, 1984

I firmly believe that democratic government is the birthright of every American.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 18, 1984

If the democratic peoples do not stand together, we certainly will be unable to stand alone.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 17, 1984

Well, something was done about them, and in large part, we have all of you to thank for that.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 17, 1984

There is far less personal freedom, far more repression in Nicaragua today than there was 5 years ago.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 17, 1984

I am instructing the Attorney General to inform all executive branch agencies as soon as possible with respect to how they may comply with the provisions of this bill in a manner consistent with the Constitution.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 17, 1984

If the Sandinistas want cooperation and friendship from the civilized world, then they can start by treating their own citizens in a civilized manner.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 17, 1984

I urge them once again to understand our responsibility as a trustee of freedom and to vote for the resources that I have requested to support democracy in Central America.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 16, 1984

We will not only be able to exchange messages faster; but for the first time we will be able to send graphic material such as maps or pictures.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 16, 1984

The United States is prepared to consider the Soviet proposal for a declaration on the non-use of force if the Soviet Union is willing to discuss concrete measures to put that principle into action.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 16, 1984

This legislation... is a good example of cooperation between the administration and Congress.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 16, 1984

I am pleased to sign H.R. 5155, a bill that facilitates the commercialization of the Federal Government's civilian land remote-sensing satellite system, known as Landsat.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 16, 1984

I know there's one—we all know that there is one simple measure that will save thousands of young lives that are in the drinking age—if we, or if we raise the drinking age, I should say, to 21.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like Ronald Reagan