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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Jan 25, 1983

I believe that enactment of this legislation would serve the national interest by honoring one of its superb public servants in a permanent and meaningful way.

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Jan 25, 1983

We have not been producing at the rate we should the new jobs to take care of that upsurge.

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Jan 25, 1983

Our one job program that has already passed, we figure that more than 70 cents out of every dollar is going to go into training.

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Jan 25, 1983

Yes, but before they get it, they're entitled as owners to the entire profit.

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Jan 25, 1983

I believe that it is a day that should be nationally recognized.

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Jan 25, 1983

We do believe in free trade, but it has to be fair trade, also.

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Jan 25, 1983

You should have taken some lessons from those kids over there at that plant. They asked good questions.

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Jan 25, 1983

I said it was something that we ought to look at, because there isn't really a justification for it.

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Jan 24, 1983

I don't believe any administrations in the past have risen or fallen on the State of the Union address.

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Jan 24, 1983

It's one that, of course, I'm sure we're all involved in and that we're all interested in and wrapped up in—this economic windstorm that has hit us here, and what we can do about it.

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Jan 24, 1983

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Jean J. Smoot as a member of the Board of Foreign Scholarships.

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Jan 24, 1983

I kept warning that inflation is like radioactivity; it's cumulative.

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Jan 24, 1983

I must say this, that after all the years in the other industry, I've been surprised that I could still get puckered up going in to appear before an audience.

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