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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Oct 20, 1982

A balanced budget is an article of faith between you and your leaders.

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Oct 19, 1982

Bob Michel is a Congressman because he believes in something.

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Oct 19, 1982

Dear America, I just thought I would write you a letter to let you know how great I think you are.

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Oct 19, 1982

We Americans have never been quitters, and we aren't about to quit now.

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Oct 19, 1982

Nothing means more to the health of American agriculture than restoring our reputation as a reliable supplier.

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Oct 19, 1982

Getting Americans back to work is an urgent priority for all of us, and, other than keeping the peace, I have no higher priority.

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Oct 18, 1982

It was just going to further set us back with regard to increased government spending, without doing the job that we see now is being done by sticking to the course of our economic recovery program.

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Oct 18, 1982

I reaffirmed the United States support for the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and freedom of Lebanon.

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Oct 18, 1982

This step symbolizes our firm commitment both to preventing the spread of nuclear explosives and to fighting the scourge of terrorism.

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Oct 18, 1982

It is my hope that our mutual efforts will lead to restored peace and prosperity for all the people of Lebanon and indeed in all of the Middle East.

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Oct 18, 1982

Nuclear proliferation threatens global security, and preventing it is critically important to the United States.

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Oct 18, 1982

Homeownership is not just a symbol, it represents the American way of life.

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Oct 18, 1982

The U.S. is a leader in the international campaign to prevent nuclear proliferation and terrorism.

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Oct 18, 1982

Americans by a wide margin feel that homeownership is a cherished tradition that binds families, builds financial security, and strengthens communities and economic growth.

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Oct 17, 1982

We're turning things around, and we'll turn them around even faster with the new Republicans we'll elect this fall.

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Oct 17, 1982

We have no intention of asking for any changes in that farm program that we have—the quota program.

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Oct 17, 1982

Well, the real story, Pete, is that that is a dishonest charge, and many of them making it know that.

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Oct 17, 1982

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October 1982, as 'National Spinal Cord Injury Month.'

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Oct 14, 1982

Our initiatives to increase exports, restore our reputation as a reliable supplier, and regain our market share.

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