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 3, 1984

I hope we can take a little while today to breathe a little prayer of thanks for the great blessings that we enjoy in America.

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Jul 3, 1984

Americans have always cherished mobility, and we greatly admire innovation.

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Jul 3, 1984

Our Founding Fathers gave us a wonderful gift 208 years ago—a free country.

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Jul 2, 1984

Ding saw the greed and the foibles that threatened to wreck our resources.

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Jul 2, 1984

Today we join in honoring the 50th anniversary of one of the most successful and popular of all Federal wildlife conservation programs.

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Jul 2, 1984

For five decades, you, the sportsmen and conservationists, have been buying Duck Stamps and have been giving our nation a gift of beautiful wetlands and flourishing wildlife.

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Jul 2, 1984

One hundred and eighty-six of our National Wildlife Refuges have been funded wholly, or in part, through the Duck Stamp program.

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Jul 2, 1984

I believe we can expect to see more and more Americans join in your tradition of giving.

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Jul 2, 1984

The Duck Stamp quickly caught on with duck hunters, corporations, and conservation groups of all kinds.

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Jul 2, 1984

I urge all Americans to observe these occasions with appropriate ceremonies and events, including participating in this program.

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Jul 1, 1984

I don't believe that any administration in this country has ever done as much as this administration is doing with regard to discrimination against women in the marketplace.

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Jul 1, 1984

I set a world record-Billy Jurges at the plate—for foul balls.

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Jul 1, 1984

I think maybe if we can persuade the Congress to even more cuts in the spending growth, they'll begin to see that we're serious about fighting inflation.

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Jul 1, 1984

Our offer: jobs, opportunities, a chance to be self-sustaining, to provide for themselves and their families.

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Jul 1, 1984

I believe that it is a legitimate effort to regain control of our borders.

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Jul 1, 1984

I believe that the mortgage interest deduction is legitimate and is proper.

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Jul 1, 1984

I'm hopeful that they'll come together on something that I can sign.

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