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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Aug 28, 1983

It is through each individual citizen living out the ideals of the Constitution that we reach for a full expression of those ideals.

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Aug 28, 1983

There can be no more precious possession than United States citizenship.

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Aug 28, 1983

Let us rededicate ourselves to a full realization of the potential of the great country which the Founding Fathers struggled to create more than two hundred years ago.

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Aug 26, 1983

Senate bill 46, which I have signed into law, is a major step forward in this administration's efforts to revitalize the United States merchant marine and shipping industry.

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Aug 26, 1983

This legislation is remarkable in that it culminates more than 50 years of effort to make these laws more understandable by the regulated public and by the administering agency.

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Aug 26, 1983

America, mankind's last, best hope for freedom, is a special place, a place where so many dreams have come true.

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Aug 26, 1983

Twenty years ago today, a quarter of a million Americans peacefully and prayerfully assembled in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial for a noble cause.

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Aug 26, 1983

Today, let us resolve anew to do everything we can, in our time, to continue to fulfill Dr. King's dream.

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Aug 26, 1983

This is an important step, but much still needs to be done to help the United States merchant marine and shipping industry revitalize itself.

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Aug 25, 1983

Women in the 1980's are a diverse majority with varied interests and varied futures.

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Aug 25, 1983

The Cabinet isn't something that just gathers a few weeks for a kind of ceremonial visit.

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Aug 25, 1983

President today announced his intention to nominate Richard H. Francis to be President of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank.

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Aug 25, 1983

Nothing would make me happier than to hear that many of you have returned home ready to run.

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Aug 25, 1983

The greatest political opportunity for women in this country rests with the Republican Party.

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Aug 25, 1983

I want to urge women not only to vote, but to run for public office.

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Aug 25, 1983

I believe the greatest contribution this administration can make to women is to get the economy moving and keep it moving.

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Aug 24, 1983

To every cynic who says the American dream is dead, I say look at the Americans of Hispanic descent who are making it in the business world.

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Aug 24, 1983

Together we will keep America the land of the free and the home of the brave, a land that still offers that last, best hope of mankind.

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Aug 24, 1983

Our history isn't perfect, but we can be proud of our country.

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Aug 24, 1983

Your four organizations prove that by working as independent forces in the community and working together, you can help others succeed.

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