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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Nov 3, 1982

Both Presidents noted the important contributions it can provide to the strengthening of democratic institutions.

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Nov 2, 1982

All Europeans know how much they owe to the United States that twice has given back freedom to our continent.

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Nov 2, 1982

I reaffirm to him my commitment to pursue vigorously negotiations leading to the elimination of such forces by both sides.

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Nov 2, 1982

The United States has no better friend in the world than Italy.

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Nov 1, 1982

I salute the many Americans who are working for increased public awareness of this baffling disorder.

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Nov 1, 1982

I hereby designate the month of November, 1982, as 'National Christmas Seal Month.'

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Oct 29, 1982

Count the pages of help wanted ads in our metropolitan papers on any given Sunday.

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Oct 29, 1982

You urge that we embark on a giant public works program funded by government.

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Oct 29, 1982

And yet, inflation has come down to 4.8 percent so far this year.

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Oct 29, 1982

Our economic recovery program didn't go into effect until October of '81.

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Oct 29, 1982

In 1980, when the money supply was loosened, interest rates skyrocketed.

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Oct 28, 1982

Even in this time of great unemployment, the need for this kind of improvement in job skills and training can be indicated by the fact that, well, just a week ago Sunday, I counted the pages of help wanted ads in the Washington Post—34…

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Oct 28, 1982

Together we can make our country the source of all the dreams and opportunities that we wish for our children.

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Oct 28, 1982

There is no bigger risk to America or to the children we leave behind than deliberate, planned inflation that would destroy our country.

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Oct 28, 1982

If the economy is on its knees, that's quite an improvement, because 2 years ago it was fiat on its back.

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Oct 28, 1982

A Presidential agricultural task force will arrive in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 30.

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Oct 28, 1982

We intend to handcuff big spenders, get the Federal Government off your backs, promote recovery, and put you, the people, back in charge of your country again.

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Oct 28, 1982

We ended double-digit inflation, and we're putting the Age of Inflation behind us.

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Oct 28, 1982

I may be a little previous with that, although I'm sure—for his words of greeting.

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Oct 28, 1982

America is on her way back, and we will lead the way out of this worldwide recession.

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