I will stand on, and continue to use, the figures I have used, because I believe they are correct. Now, Im not going to deny that you dont now and then slip up on something; no one bats a thousand. – Ronald Reagan
Approximately 80 % of our air pollution stems from hydrocarbons released by vegetation, so lets not go overboard in setting and enforcing tough emission standards from man-made sources. – Ronald Reagan
Honey, I forgot to duck. – Ronald Reagan
Its true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance? – Ronald Reagan
No matter what time it is, wake me, even if its in the middle of a Cabinet meeting. – Ronald Reagan
We should measure welfares success by how many people leave welfare, not by how many are added. – Ronald Reagan
We must reject the idea that every time a laws broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. – Ronald Reagan
Ive never been able to understand why a Republican contributor is a fat cat and a Democratic contributor of the same amount of money is a public-spirited philanthropist. – Ronald Reagan
We cant help everyone, but everyone can help someone. – Ronald Reagan
Its silly talking about how many years we will have to spend in the jungles of Vietnam when we could pave the whole country and put parking stripes on it and still be home by Christmas. – Ronald Reagan
Governments first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. – Ronald Reagan
The most terrifying words in the English language are: Im from the government and Im here to help. – Ronald Reagan
Democracy is worth dying for, because its the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man. – Ronald Reagan
The taxpayer – thats someone who works for the federal government but doesnt have to take the civil service examination. – Ronald Reagan
One way to make sure crime doesnt pay would be to let the government run it. – Ronald Reagan
No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life well ever see on this earth! – Ronald Reagan
Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. – Ronald Reagan
I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And theres purpose and worth to each and every life. – Ronald Reagan
It doesnt do good to open doors for someone who doesnt have the price to get in. If he has the price, he may not need the laws. There is no law saying the Negro has to live in Harlem or Watts. – Ronald Reagan
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didnt pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. – Ronald Reagan
