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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Feb 22, 1984

Values, not programs and policies, serve as our nation's compass.

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Feb 22, 1984

Failure to continue peaceful nuclear cooperation with the European Atomic Energy Community would be seriously prejudicial to the achievement of the United States non-proliferation objectives

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Feb 21, 1984

We're not bugging out; we're just going to a little more defensible position.

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Feb 21, 1984

I think that the peace process that we envision is based on the Camp David process.

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Feb 21, 1984

I urge the Senate to reaffirm that voluntary prayer in school is indeed a basic right of our people.

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Feb 21, 1984

I'm going to be talking about the things we're doing and the things we intend to do.

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Feb 21, 1984

I herewith report seven new deferrals of budget authority totaling $28,960,700.

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Feb 21, 1984

The security of our people should take precedence over partisan politics.

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Feb 21, 1984

I believe that we still have a lot further to go in reducing government spending.

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Feb 20, 1984

Americans can be proud of our tradition of helping others in need.

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Feb 20, 1984

If we are to truly succeed in reducing Federal spending we must sort out those responsibilities which are appropriately Federal from those which can be more effectively and fairly implemented at the State and local level.

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Feb 20, 1984

The key to success...rests in our ability to forge a bipartisan consensus.

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Feb 20, 1984

I believe that these State institutes are now at a point where further Federal involvement in their research activities is not necessary.

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Feb 20, 1984

Economic and security assistance are not just a moral duty; they also serve our national interests.

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Feb 20, 1984

Well-conceived assistance programs create stronger partnerships, establish mutual confidence, and make for a safer world.

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Feb 20, 1984

Ray Hunt was a target because as head of the multinational force and observers in the Sinai, he was helping to implement the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

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Feb 20, 1984

The States and private industry should be fully responsible for financing research necessary to deal with their own particular problems and needs.

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Feb 20, 1984

We owe our gratitude as well to the thousands of Americans who serve in a civilian capacity.

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Feb 20, 1984

We will—if we go forward in the same spirit—strengthen our national security and offer the promise of a safer, brighter future to millions of people all over the world.

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Feb 16, 1984

Science and technology have been key to the economic and social development of the United States.

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