May 14, 1982
They make a commitment to the military—make it freely, because the birthright we share as Americans is worth defending.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
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.
presidency.ucsb.edu
May 14, 1982
Tell the President we're proud to be here, and we ain't scared of nothing.
May 14, 1982
The men and women in our armed services are our final protection against those who wish us ill.
May 14, 1982
I want to take these few minutes today to thank our men and women in uniform and their families.
May 13, 1982
Let me say about your unemployment here, the most necessary thing that has to be done.
May 13, 1982
The budget we've presented for next year will only represent about a 6.8-percent increase in spending.
May 13, 1982
In all of this recession time—but in all of these past years of growing inflation, there's no part of our economy that's been caught harder in the cost-price squeeze than agriculture.
May 13, 1982
The greatest thing that we can do for Israel is to bring peace to the Middle East.
May 13, 1982
Every recession is getting bigger, worse. And this one is the worst one of all.
May 13, 1982
It is pessimism based on past experience that over the years we've had seven to eight recessions since World War II.
May 13, 1982
When we took office, the cost of government was increasing 17 percent a year.
May 13, 1982
Where would we draw the line if we say, 'Well, it's all right there'?
May 13, 1982
I think that our very tax program, for one thing, is of great benefit to independent business.
May 13, 1982
We are keeping the safety net, and yet, at the same time, we're making the savings that can bring back the economy.
May 13, 1982
That is enough, if they have the confidence that we're going to continue and that we're not going to do that other quick-fix thing.
May 12, 1982
Those officers who have made the supreme sacrifice have demonstrated their devotion to the fundamental values of decency so essential to the well-being of American life.
May 12, 1982
You not only have America's congratulations on what you've accomplished, you've got our thanks.
May 12, 1982
It is most fitting that all Americans pay tribute to police officers and that we join with them and the families of their fallen comrades in honoring the memory of those who have lost their lives while protecting their fellow citizens and…
Politicians like Ronald Reagan
