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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Jun 23, 1988

The use of public funding in the District of Columbia for abortions is an unacceptable violation of a basic civil right — the right to life.

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Jun 23, 1988

A strong defense is one of our most basic human needs because it's the price of maintaining peace.

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Jun 23, 1988

We found them where we've always found them—on the farms, in the shops, in the offices and stores, on the streets, in the towns and cities of America.

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Jun 22, 1988

Mississippi can take pride in the accomplishments of John Stennis, but he is a United States Senator, and so we celebrate his contribution to all of America.

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Jun 22, 1988

I hereby extend to the International Committee of the Red Cross the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act.

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Jun 22, 1988

Senator Stennis has served in the Senate for one-fifth of the life of this nation.

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Jun 22, 1988

One man, committed to God and country, willing to work hard and sacrifice personal gain and comfort, can make a difference.

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Jun 21, 1988

I have admired the way Turkey overcame the forces of terrorism and anarchy which threatened your freedoms in the late 1970's.

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Jun 21, 1988

Mr. Stokvis has been General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC.

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Jun 21, 1988

The proceeds of this sale should be earmarked for the acquisition of oil for a 10 million barrel Defense Petroleum Inventory (DPI).

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Jun 21, 1988

Our relationship with Turkey, like our relationships with our other allies, rests on the principle of collective defense.

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Jun 21, 1988

In Toronto, the other leaders and I confirmed once more that free markets must be our goal.

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Jun 21, 1988

We've done much during these 8 years to act upon the vision of economic freedom.

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Jun 21, 1988

Our interest will be to throw open the door of commerce and to knock off all its shackles.

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Jun 21, 1988

I intend to nominate MacDonald G. Becket to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

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Jun 20, 1988

We wish Mr. Gorbachev well, but history obliges us to retain a strong measure of skepticism about the Soviet system.

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Jun 20, 1988

Your mayor recently said that Toronto has excitement, but hasn't lost civility, and I can vouch for that.

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Jun 20, 1988

When nations live in trust and friendship, they live in peace.

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Jun 20, 1988

We cannot stand still, but then we North Americans never have.

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Jun 20, 1988

Today a single chip has the incredible power of a million transistors, that is, of the biggest computer of the 1960's.

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Jun 20, 1988

We strongly welcome the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the USA.

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Jun 20, 1988

The protection and enhancement of the environment is essential.

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Jun 20, 1988

International cooperation involves more than coordination of macroeconomic policies.

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Jun 20, 1988

We have drawn lessons from the past and looked ahead to the future.

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