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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Jul 8, 1984

We reiterated to the Council our continuing opposition to the Turkish Cypriot community's declaration of statehood and our determination to see progress made under the aegis of the Secretary General.

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Jul 8, 1984

I hope Americans will be generous in their support of voluntary agencies that provide relief and development assistance to Africa.

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Jul 8, 1984

The innocent victims of civil strife and war deserve our special concern.

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Jul 8, 1984

We still have a long way to go, but we've made a good beginning.

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Jul 8, 1984

We strongly opposed this development and declared publicly our concern that it could set back the U.N. Secretary General's efforts in the search for progress.

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Jul 8, 1984

I still have to feel that the Constitution already protects the unborn, unless and until someone can prove that the unborn child is not a living human being.

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Jul 8, 1984

I think the interest rates are where they are—and it is psychological.

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Jul 8, 1984

I intend this commitment to be a symbol of the shared concern of the Administration and the Congress for promoting genuine progress on Cyprus.

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Jul 8, 1984

We view this continuation of the vital U.N. peacekeeping mandate as a positive sign that the parties to the Cyprus question do intend to continue the search for a solution.

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Jul 8, 1984

Indexing means that government will never again profit from inflation at the people's expense.

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Jul 8, 1984

July 1984 as National Ice Cream Month and July 15, 1984, as National Ice Cream Day.

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Jul 8, 1984

We are trying to find a way to remove the restrictions that are penalizing the people of Poland more than they are the so-called Government of Poland.

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Jul 6, 1984

Too many Americans have had to suffer the effects of crime while too many of our leaders have stuck to the old, discredited, liberal illusions about crime.

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Jul 6, 1984

Americans want this anticrime legislation, and they want it now.

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Jul 6, 1984

We in the administration have been trying to speak up for you, the millions of Americans who are fed up with crime.

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Jul 5, 1984

It's so important to make our government leaders respond to the demands of the people.

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Jul 5, 1984

We believe we were speaking for a new political consensus in America.

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Jul 5, 1984

The American people want this anticrime legislation; they want it now.

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Jul 5, 1984

You're so much a part of our national past, and because you stand for growth and energy, you stand for the best in our future as well.

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Jul 4, 1984

The future is not in the hands of government; it's in your hands.

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Jul 4, 1984

We're rededicating ourselves to the values that define our character, that make us a good and worthy people, and that can and will keep America strong and secure and free.

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Jul 4, 1984

I happen to believe the last thing your industry needs is the Federal Government bringing in outsiders to tell you how to run your business and how much to pay your workers.

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