Dec 7, 1983
In the words of Thomas Jefferson: 'If a nation expects to be ignorant and free . . . it expects what never was and never will be.'
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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Dec 7, 1983
I am satisfied that the objectives of our operation in Grenada, including the protection of U.S. citizens, are being met successfully because of the valor and effectiveness of our forces.
Dec 7, 1983
God gives us sons and daughters with bright, eager minds, but it's up to us to cultivate and plant their seeds of knowledge.
Dec 7, 1983
Teachers should be paid and promoted on the basis of their competence and merit.
Dec 7, 1983
Your great success is a shining example of what free people working together can do.
Dec 7, 1983
We don't face large deficits because Americans aren't taxed enough; we face large deficits because government spends too much.
Dec 7, 1983
Whatever it takes, we must make certain that America's schools are temples of learning, and not drug dens.
Dec 6, 1983
The United States respects these and other initiatives Your Majesty is making to develop popular institutions consistent with the spirit of the Nepalese people.
Dec 6, 1983
America is proud that for a third of a century we've played a part in your development efforts.
Dec 6, 1983
Today we had the opportunity to discuss a proposal of which you and your people can be rightfully proud.
Dec 6, 1983
And to give you some idea of how this applies to King Birendra, one of His Majesty's many talents is parachuting.
Dec 5, 1983
Yes, I would have told him that the only way there could be war is if they start it; we're not going to start a war.
Dec 5, 1983
I've never been so proud of anything as I am of the people in our Armed Forces.
Dec 5, 1983
The name's very mention reminds us that no matter how difficult the odds or how great the potential sacrifice, a dare for the sake of freedom and our fellow men is a dare well worth taking.
Dec 5, 1983
I think whichever generation and at whatever time, when the time comes, the generation that is there, I think will have to go on doing what they believe is right.
Dec 5, 1983
No, I think that it was high time that we got some realism and got people thinking.
Dec 4, 1983
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