"Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves."
-Ronald Reagan
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"Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man.“
-Ronald Reagan
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"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
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"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life."
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"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."
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"We are never defeated unless we give up on God."
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"We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone."
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