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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Sep 19, 1983

His experience and leadership will be invaluable as we face the challenges ahead.

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Sep 19, 1983

Peace through strength—that's a principle the people of this State have always understood.

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Sep 19, 1983

I am pleased that this agreement among the congressional leadership supporting our presence and policies in Lebanon has been reached.

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Sep 19, 1983

It's time to welcome Him back, because whenever we've opened ourselves and trusted in Him, we've gained not only moral courage but intellectual strength.

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Sep 19, 1983

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Title V of the Trade Act of 1974.

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Sep 19, 1983

I would be willing to sign the proposed resolution, while expressing my reservations, if it is passed in the form that has been presented to me this morning.

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Sep 19, 1983

Today more people on this Earth eat better and live longer than ever before in history.

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Sep 19, 1983

I'm especially pleased that this proposed resolution not only supports our policies in Lebanon but now enables us to advance United States peacekeeping interests on the solid bipartisan basis that has been the traditional hallmark of…

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Sep 19, 1983

And isn't it strange that we never hear a fairness argument that is framed that way?

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Sep 19, 1983

Common sense is about as common in Washington, D.C., as a Fourth of July blizzard in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Sep 19, 1983

Strom Thurmond is a man of character, wisdom, energy, and leadership.

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Sep 19, 1983

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Sol Polansky for the rank of Ambassador.

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Sep 19, 1983

The average family won't be paying the higher taxes some of those complainers on the Hill tried to pass.

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Sep 18, 1983

We look forward to your continued friendship in the years to come.

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Sep 18, 1983

It is with special gratitude for your contributions to the conduct of foreign policy that I accept with regret your resignation as Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

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Sep 18, 1983

I hereby proclaim September 26, 1983, as National Historically Black Colleges Day.

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Sep 18, 1983

Well, we've appointed more women to significant positions than any other administration.

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Sep 18, 1983

I'm happy to have had this opportunity to thank you for the role that you're playing and to congratulate you on the occasion of your 10th anniversary.

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Sep 18, 1983

The alliance today between the United States and Great Britain is adamantine and for that you are in no small part responsible.

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Sep 18, 1983

I'm exceptionally proud of the women who are making great contributions to achieving our goals.

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