Common sense told us that when you put a big tax on something, the people will produce less of it. So we cut the people's tax rates, and the people produced more than ever before.
Common sense told us that when you put a big tax on something, the people will produce less of it. So we cut the people's tax rates, and the people produced more than ever before." Ronald Reagan
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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, subsidise it - Ronald Reagan Quotes

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, subsidise it

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 Economy
Going to college offered me the chance to play football for four more years. - Ronald Reagan Quotes

Going to college offered me the chance to play football for four more years.

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We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much - Ronald Reagan Quotes

We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much

Ronald Reagan

 Debt
History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's income, there begins to be a lack of respect for government. . . . When it reaches 25%, there comes an increase in lawlessness. - Ronald Reagan Quotes

History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's income, there begins to be a lack of respect for government. . . . When it reaches 25%, there comes an increase in lawlessness.

Ronald Reagan

 History
I would have voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Ronald Reagan Quotes

I would have voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't spring full-bloom from my brow -- they came from the heart of a great nation. - Ronald Reagan Quotes

I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't spring full-bloom from my brow -- they came from the heart of a great nation.

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My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing will begin in five minutes. - During radio microphone test - Ronald Reagan Quotes

My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing will begin in five minutes. - During radio microphone test

Ronald Reagan

 
We have the duty to protect the life of an unborn child. - Ronald Reagan Quotes

We have the duty to protect the life of an unborn child.

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I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace. - Ronald Reagan Quotes

I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace.

Ronald Reagan

 Community
They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance. - Ronald Reagan Quotes

They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance.

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