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 12, 1988

Such bilateral agreements provide for limited coordination between the United States and foreign social security systems to overcome the problems of gaps in protection and of dual coverage and taxation for workers who move from one country…

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Jun 10, 1988

Certainly, the United States has been one of the biggest gainers in the global economy.

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Jun 10, 1988

Today we have a global economy in which the United States is at the very center.

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Jun 9, 1988

I'd like to just stay here and talk to you all afternoon, but Nancy tells me that I've got to help her with the dishes.

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Jun 9, 1988

President Eisenhower said: 'There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure.'

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Jun 9, 1988

Your leadership has helped to renew an old American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor.

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Jun 9, 1988

Under your Presidency, voluntarism and charitable giving in our country have reached an all-time high.

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Jun 8, 1988

The Bipartisan Budget Agreement explicitly prohibited all supplemental appropriations except in 'dire emergency'.

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Jun 8, 1988

Totally, the solution requires transforming illegal drug users into nonusers.

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Jun 8, 1988

Drug education, counseling, treatment, and testing—these are powerful tools.

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