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

Quote by Ronald Reagan

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Every dollar the Federal Government does not take from us, every decision it does not...

Every dollar the Federal Government does not take from us, every decision it does not...

I never drink coffee at lunch. I find it keeps me awake for the afternoon.

I never drink coffee at lunch. I find it keeps me awake for the afternoon.

We should measure welfare's success by how many people leave welfare, not by how many...

We should measure welfare's success by how many people leave welfare, not by how many...

If adults want to take such chances (with marijuana) that is their business

If adults want to take such chances (with marijuana) that is their business

Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them.

Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them.

While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future

While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future

There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits to...

There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits to...

My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws...

My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws...

Governments don't control things. A government can't control the economy without controlling people.

Governments don't control things. A government can't control the economy without controlling people.

Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever...

Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever...

Approximately 80% of our air pollution stems from hydrocarbons released by vegetation, so let's not...

Approximately 80% of our air pollution stems from hydrocarbons released by vegetation, so let's not...

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 I supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it...

Politics I supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it...

There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence,...

There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence,...

We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so...

We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so...

Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the...

Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the...

We are for aiding our allies by sharing some of our material blessings with those...

We are for aiding our allies by sharing some of our material blessings with those...

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as...

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as...

You know, if I listened to Michael Dukakis long enough, I would be convinced we're...

You know, if I listened to Michael Dukakis long enough, I would be convinced we're...

Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.

Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.