Great Reagan Quotes

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty."

"Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged."

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

"No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!"

"Protecting the rights of even the least individual among us is basically the only excuse the government has for even existing."

"The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much."

"There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right."

"We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions."

“Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem... Abortion is advocated only by persons who have themselves been born... I believe the best possible way social program is a job... The 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.”
—President Reagan


I found all but one of these quotes on Study.Quiet's Blog, and I really enjoyed them! My Dad and I have always admired former president Reagan!=)