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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Sep 28, 1981

Just to make it official, the whole country is grateful to you for what you accomplished this summer.

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Sep 28, 1981

The public knows that it took a number of years to get us into the economic mess, and it'll take time and hard work to set things right.

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Sep 28, 1981

I expect some good economic signs within a few months of the start of our program.

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Sep 28, 1981

the stirring call of the ram's horn, the shofar, will be heard symbolizing as it has for centuries the observance of Bosh Hashanah.

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Sep 28, 1981

We're as confident today that the Nation's economic problems can and will be overcome as the day we proposed our program.

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Sep 28, 1981

Thanks to the diplomatic community for what you've done tonight to help fight this dreaded disease.

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Sep 27, 1981

The physical and mental health of the child prepares the way for the physical and mental health of the adult.

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Sep 27, 1981

We're going to get rid of all the unnecessary, the complicated, the duplicative regulations.

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Sep 27, 1981

Nothing sums up this personal commitment more than the simple word, 'honor.'

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Sep 27, 1981

Thank you for all the always remembered things that you tic each day.

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Sep 27, 1981

I earnestly call for cooperative and voluntary action from all those who make maternal and child health their profession.

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Sep 27, 1981

We must actively promote child health through the positive approach of preventive care.

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Sep 27, 1981

The truth is that today's criminals for the most part are not desperate people seeking bread for their families; crime is the way they've chosen to live.

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Sep 27, 1981

Our future as a Nation lies in the healthy development of our children.

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