Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.

Quote by Ronald Reagan

Topics: Ronald Reagan Quotes

If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be...

If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be...

Facts are stupid things.

Facts are stupid things.

The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to...

The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to...

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as...

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as...

Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours. And...

Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours. And...

A people free to choose will always choose peace.

A people free to choose will always choose peace.

Recession is when a neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours.

Recession is when a neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours.

I consider all proposals for government action with an open mind before voting no.

I consider all proposals for government action with an open mind before voting no.

People do not make wars; governments do.

People do not make wars; governments do.

Let us not forget who we are. Drug abuse is a repudiation of everything America...

Let us not forget who we are. Drug abuse is a repudiation of everything America...

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and dont interfere

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and dont interfere

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.

Facts are stubborn things.

Facts are stubborn things.

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits...

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits...

What we have found in this country, and maybe we're more aware of it now,...

What we have found in this country, and maybe we're more aware of it now,...

Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.

Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.

When you see all of the smoke billowing up from the Democrats, ladies and gentlemen,...

When you see all of the smoke billowing up from the Democrats, ladies and gentlemen,...

Politics is just like show business. You have a hell of an opening, coast for...

Politics is just like show business. You have a hell of an opening, coast for...

If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson,...

If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson,...

I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.

I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.