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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May 5, 1983

The future of older Americans should be as sweet as the memories of our youth.

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May 4, 1983

An immediate freeze, while superficially appealing, is fundamentally flawed.

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May 4, 1983

I've always believed that the best thing the Federal Government can do to enhance progress in this country is to get out of the way and let the people get on with it.

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May 4, 1983

One of America's finest traditions is voluntarism—the belief that instead of expecting government to do it, we should ourselves get involved and do what we can to help our neighbors and community.

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May 4, 1983

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Paul I. Enns to be a member of the Federal Farm Credit Board.

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May 4, 1983

Understanding this, one of my first priorities as President was to reestablish and solidify our relationship with our neighbor to the south.

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May 4, 1983

We can no longer find excuses for doing nothing and then hope for the best, when the enemies of democracy—Cuba, the U.S.S.R., and Nicaragua—are actively working to subvert these nations.

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May 4, 1983

What we have in America—perhaps San Antonio is a microcosm of this—is a noble, truly noble experiment.

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May 4, 1983

We've swallowed the tough medicine, and we're in for a strong and sustained economic growth.

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