The one irrefutable lesson of the entire postwar period [is] contradicting the notion that rigid government controls are essential to economic development.

Quote by Ronald Reagan

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To grasp and hold a vision, that is the very essence of successful leadership -...

To grasp and hold a vision, that is the very essence of successful leadership -...

The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would steal them away.

The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would steal them away.

How can a president not be an actor?

How can a president not be an actor?

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...

Why is it inflationary if the people keep their own money, and spend it the...

Why is it inflationary if the people keep their own money, and spend it the...

Poverty is a career for lots of well paid people

Poverty is a career for lots of well paid people

The Soviet Union is an Evil Empire, and Soviet communism is the focus of evil...

The Soviet Union is an Evil Empire, and Soviet communism is the focus of evil...

We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather...

We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather...

The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:...

The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:...

When youre up to your armpits in alligators, its hard to remember to drain the...

When youre up to your armpits in alligators, its hard to remember to drain the...

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...

Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement.

Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement.

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...

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.

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...

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

We've gone astray from first principles. We've lost sight of the rule that individual freedom...

We've gone astray from first principles. We've lost sight of the rule that individual freedom...

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that...

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that...

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a loud voice at one end...

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a loud voice at one end...

Facts are stubborn things.

Facts are stubborn things.