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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Jul 25, 1983

We want to see an end to violence and bloodshed, to the export of revolution.

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Jul 25, 1983

Let me say to all the agents and staff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation the American people are proud of your past and your present.

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Jul 25, 1983

The FBI's record of fidelity, bravery, and integrity is a long and distinguished one.

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Jul 24, 1983

I'm always using Costa Rica as a positive example for Central America.

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Jul 24, 1983

I could talk to you all morning about the role that private initiative can play in solving so many of the problems that face us.

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Jul 24, 1983

I appreciate this very much, and I'm very honored and pleased to have it.

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Jul 24, 1983

The American people are unalterably dedicated to the preservation and promotion of fundamental human rights throughout the world.

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Jul 24, 1983

The Helsinki accords are, in effect, a bill of rights for all the people of Europe.

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Jul 22, 1983

Organ donors offer the greatest gift of all—the gift of life.

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Jul 22, 1983

I urge all Americans to fill out donor cards, little cards you carry in your wallet or purse that, in the event of your death, offer the hope of life to others.

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Jul 22, 1983

The IMF is not foreign aid, and the $8 1/2 billion is not being given away.

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Jul 22, 1983

We can save more of our children and adults through organ donorship.

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Jul 21, 1983

The new CPI figure is especially good news for Americans living on fixed or modest incomes

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Jul 21, 1983

Our economic policy protects those Americans who are most vulnerable

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Jul 21, 1983

I have appointed Robert C. McFarlane as my Personal Representative in the Middle East.

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Jul 21, 1983

It is clear that our program, and the American economy, are on the right track

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Jul 21, 1983

The level of the CPI this June was only 2.6 percent higher than a year ago

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