Reagan
Quotes

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of these United States are covenants we have made not only with ourselves but with all mankind. Our founding documents proclaim to the world that freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few. It is the universal right of all God's children.
- Ronald Reagan

The living Americans today have fought harder, paid a higher price for freedom, and done more to advance the dignity of man than any people who ever lived on this earth.
- Ronald Reagan

The purpose of our military is simple and straightforward: We want to prevent war by deterring others form the aggression that causes war. If our efforts are successful, we will have peace and never be forced into battle.
- Ronald Reagan

The right of parents and the rights of family take precedence over those of Washington-based bureaucrats and social engineers.
- Ronald Reagan

The Soviet Union would remain a one-party nation even if an opposition party were permitted-because everyone would join that party.
- Ronald Reagan

The taxpayer-that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take a civil service examination.
- Ronald Reagan

There are some who've forgotten why we have a military. It's not to promote war. It's to be prepared for peace.
- Ronald Regan

There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!
- Ronald Reagan

There is, in America, a greatness and a tremendous heritage of idealism, which is a reservoir of strength and goodness. It is ours if we will but tap it. And because of this-because that greatness is there-there is need in America today for a reaffirmation of that goodness and a re-formation of our greatness.
- Ronald Reagan

There isn't any problem we can't solve if government will give us the facts. Tell us what needs to be done. Then, get out of the way and let us have at it.
- Ronald Reagan