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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Feb 23, 1983

And the result was a drastic distortion of the historic relationship between State and local entities and the Federal Government.

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Feb 22, 1983

Executive Order No. 12374 of July 28, 1982, is amended by adding the following new section: 'Sec. 3.'

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Feb 21, 1983

Nothing makes me prouder of the country that I serve than the fact that, once again, America leads the vanguard of this movement.

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Feb 21, 1983

The freedom and independence of America's allies remain as dear to us as our own.

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Feb 21, 1983

It is America that has proposed the elimination of an entire class of nuclear weapons from the face of the Earth.

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Feb 21, 1983

To help keep America strong—to help keep her secure—to help guide her on the true path to peace, there is no group better qualified than you of the American Legion.

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Feb 21, 1983

Few people are more deserving of this tribute than Prime Minister Seaga.

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Feb 21, 1983

It is a people thing that is shaped by their own experiences and nurtured by their own voluntary will.

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Feb 21, 1983

To be prepared for war is . . . the most effectual means of preserving peace.

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Feb 21, 1983

We're not in the business of imperialism, aggression, or conquest.

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Feb 20, 1983

We cannot let the threat we face be minimized by a budget deficit.

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