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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Mar 15, 1984

I know how much you cherish your Irish heritage and how much you are looking forward to setting foot in that tiny village in County Tipperary.

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Mar 14, 1984

The painful consequences of those policies haven't been forgotten.

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Mar 14, 1984

I am committed to maintain the American contribution to the defense of Europe.

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Mar 14, 1984

It has actively supported the right of Soviet Jews to practice their cultural traditions freely and to emigrate from the U.S.S.R. if they so choose.

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Mar 14, 1984

The strength of our exports has meant a great deal to America.

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Mar 14, 1984

The economic recovery is helping every American and every ethnic group.

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Mar 14, 1984

The way to end hostilities in El Salvador, for example, is through free elections.

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Mar 14, 1984

We have built the prosperity of this country on our confidence and on our own strength, ingenuity, and creativity.

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Mar 14, 1984

America has always been a magnet for people seeking freedom and peace.

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Mar 14, 1984

I endorse the International Day of Concern and the goals for which it stands.

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Mar 14, 1984

Enterprise zones encourage growth and opportunity where we need it most.

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Mar 14, 1984

Here is a chance to start reducing it and going the other way.

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Mar 14, 1984

It is a day when men and women of good will reflect on all the aspects of the situation of Jewry in the U.S.S.R.

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Mar 14, 1984

I think it fair to say that today there is an unusual degree of transatlantic consensus and security cooperation.

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Mar 14, 1984

We can't rest until every American who wants a job can find a job.

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