Ronald Reagan quotes

[AteUp]

"Here's my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose."
- Ronald Reagan

"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
- Ronald Reagan

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan

"Of the four wars in my lifetime none came about because the U.S. was too strong." - Ronald Reagan

"I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandment's would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress." - Ronald Reagan

"The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination." - Ronald Reagan

"Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other." - Ronald Reagan

"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program." - Ronald Reagan

"I've laid down the law, though, to everyone from now on about anything that happens: no matter what time it is, wake me, even if it's in the middle of a Cabinet meeting." - Ronald Reagan

"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first." - Ronald Reagan

"Government's 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

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book." - Ronald Reagan

"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. - Ronald Reagan

"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under." - Ronald Reagan

[Auk1124]

“[The Brady Bill] is just plain common sense that there be a waiting period
to allow local law enforcement officials to conduct background checks on
those who wish to buy a handgun.”
- Ronald Reagan, 1991


“[L]isten to the American public and to the law enforcement community
and support a ban on the further manufacture of [assault] weapons.”
- Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter, in a joint letter to Congress, 1994


"I am convinced that the limitations imposed in this bill are absolutely necessary. I know there is heavy pressure on you to go the other way, but I strongly urge you to join me in supporting this bill. It must be passed.”
- Ronald Reagan in personal correspondence to Congressmen regarding the Assault Weapons Ban, 1994

[AteUp]

“[The Brady Bill] is just plain common sense that there be a waiting period
to allow local law enforcement officials to conduct background checks on
those who wish to buy a handgun.”
- Ronald Reagan, 1991


“[L]isten to the American public and to the law enforcement community
and support a ban on the further manufacture of [assault] weapons.”
- Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter, in a joint letter to Congress, 1994


"I am convinced that the limitations imposed in this bill are absolutely necessary. I know there is heavy pressure on you to go the other way, but I strongly urge you to join me in supporting this bill. It must be passed.”
- Ronald Reagan in personal correspondence to Congressmen regarding the Assault Weapons Ban, 1994




Ya reckon he made those comments and supported the bill well after he was in office to somehow honor the man that put his head in the path of the bullet to save his life? I have no idea of Reagan's gun control policy. Before my time. The quotes I posted are classic though, IMO. Ronald Reagan clear minded.

[Auk1124]

Reagan had a pretty spotty gun control record from early in his political career, despite being absolutely adored by the NRA (he was made an honorary life member in either the 80s or 90s). In the 60's he signed some sweeping gun control measures in California as Governor, supposedly the first state gun control law ever enacted there.

Then there was his support of the Brady Bill (given his connection to Jim Brady, this is probably the most understandable). But he also signed a machine gun ban and was a wholesale supporter of the Assault Weapons Ban. Two of the legislators with swing votes later said they only voted in favor of it due to the personal request of Reagan.

Not trying to trash anyone's hero. I admire his foreign policies and those are some great quotes to be sure.

[Multidigits]

What's your stand on gun control Auk??????

[c100max]

The best President Bill Clinton..."I never had sexual relations with that woman...";) :D

[aceoky]

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[Auk1124]

What's your stand on gun control Auk??????

Probably same as about everyone else on here: against it. I don't think anyone posting on a hunting forum would be too favorable to it. Right behind me on the wall are 9 rifles, and that is just in one room of the house. :D

[Wildcat]

I don't think anyone posting on a hunting forum would be too favorable to it.

I can see where you have not read too many threads on here. ;)

[eddiejohn4]

No one man is perfect, but Reagan has come damn close!