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

Quote by Ronald Reagan

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History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's...

History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's...

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.

Someone once said that every form of government has one characteristic peculiar to it and...

Someone once said that every form of government has one characteristic peculiar to it and...

Are you willing to spend time studying the issues, making yourself aware, and then conveying...

Are you willing to spend time studying the issues, making yourself aware, and then conveying...

How can a president not be an actor?

How can a president not be an actor?

Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If...

Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If...

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

A people free to choose will always choose peace.

A people free to choose will always choose peace.

The most terrifying words in the English langauge are: I'm from the government and I'm...

The most terrifying words in the English langauge are: I'm from the government and I'm...

There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage...

There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage...

It's time we asked ourselves if we still know the freedoms intended for us by...

It's time we asked ourselves if we still know the freedoms intended for us by...

Middle age is when you're faced with two temptations and you choose the one that...

Middle age is when you're faced with two temptations and you choose the one that...

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...

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually,...

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually,...

One picture is worth 1,000 denials.

One picture is worth 1,000 denials.

The best minds in government? If any were, business would hire them away.

The best minds in government? If any were, business would hire them away.

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you...

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you...

Without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure.

Without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure.

There, but for the grace of God, goes God.

There, but for the grace of God, goes God.

God saith, 'The person I hold as beloved, I am his hearing by which he...

God saith, 'The person I hold as beloved, I am his hearing by which he...