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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Apr 14, 1988

It will permanently impair the Government's ability to attract and retain high quality individuals for the public service.

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Apr 13, 1988

The U.S. would become an issue in Mexico's current election campaign, and a more constructive bilateral relationship would become politically difficult for the next Mexican president.

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Apr 13, 1988

I believe it would be both unfair and counterproductive for Congress to disapprove my certification of Mexico as a fully cooperating country.

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Apr 13, 1988

We have received excellent operational level cooperation from the Bahamian government.

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Apr 13, 1988

Passage of these resolutions could result in more drugs entering the United States, not less.

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Apr 12, 1988

I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Apr 12, 1988

Decertification would result in requiring the United States to vote against Mexico for future loans requested from international development banks.

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Apr 12, 1988

In fact, I'll bet that it has been your companies that have needed the new office space in the last few years because the economy is in the longest peacetime expansion in U.S. history.

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Apr 12, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 16, 1988, as Gaucher's Disease Awareness Week.

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Apr 12, 1988

If we can continue the progrowth policies of the last 7 years, I believe that the next decade will be known as the 'Roaring Nineties.'

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Apr 12, 1988

No government program can do that, but companies like yours did.

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Apr 12, 1988

A lot of you know personally the sort of paperwork the Federal Government can require.

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Apr 10, 1988

If you keep your head up and work hard in America, anything can happen.

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Apr 10, 1988

We take great pride in having assisted the Afghan people in this triumph, and they can count on our continued support.

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Apr 10, 1988

I ask all Americans to join with me in honoring the parents, relatives, schools, churches, and institutional child care providers.

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Apr 8, 1988

This is an historic precedent, and we will apply it to other arms negotiations as well.

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Apr 8, 1988

The percentage of Americans employed is the highest in history.

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Apr 8, 1988

Well, I'd love to take the blame, or credit, as the case may be, but that just wouldn't be fair.

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Apr 8, 1988

This treaty will, for the first time, eliminate an entire class of U.S. and Soviet missiles.

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Mar 30, 1988

I note that section 3 of the bill establishes a 'Buy America' requirement for the purchase of materials, supplies, and services related to the production of coins by the United States Mint.

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