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 8, 1988

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

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Jun 7, 1988

I would be pleased to share it with the world if we had such a thing because someday... there could be a madman come along, another Hitler or something, and try to blackmail the Earth.

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Jun 7, 1988

Nations do not distrust each other because they're armed; they are armed because they distrust each other.

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Jun 7, 1988

I am pleased the Senate voted to sustain my veto of H.R. 3, the Omnibus Trade bill.

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Jun 7, 1988

The Secretary of Defense is hereby designated as the 'Presidential designee' under Title I of the Act.

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Jun 7, 1988

The Soviet people were the warmest, friendliest, nicest people you could ever meet.

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