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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Jun 21, 1988

I intend to nominate MacDonald G. Becket to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

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Jun 21, 1988

I have admired the way Turkey overcame the forces of terrorism and anarchy which threatened your freedoms in the late 1970's.

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Jun 21, 1988

In Toronto, the other leaders and I confirmed once more that free markets must be our goal.

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Jun 21, 1988

The proceeds of this sale should be earmarked for the acquisition of oil for a 10 million barrel Defense Petroleum Inventory (DPI).

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Jun 21, 1988

Mr. Stokvis has been General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC.

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Jun 21, 1988

Our relationship with Turkey, like our relationships with our other allies, rests on the principle of collective defense.

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Jun 20, 1988

International cooperation involves more than coordination of macroeconomic policies.

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Jun 20, 1988

Today a single chip has the incredible power of a million transistors, that is, of the biggest computer of the 1960's.

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Jun 20, 1988

Your mayor recently said that Toronto has excitement, but hasn't lost civility, and I can vouch for that.

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Jun 20, 1988

The protection and enhancement of the environment is essential.

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Jun 20, 1988

We strongly welcome the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the USA.

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