I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and lived here, even though sometime back they may have entered illegally. Ronald Reagan More Quotes by Ronald Reagan More Quotes From Ronald Reagan Government is never more dangerous than when our desire to have it help us blinds us to its great power to harm us. Ronald Reagan government desire helping America must remain freedom's staunchest friend, for freedom is our best ally and it is the world's only hope to conquer poverty and preserve peace. Ronald Reagan allies america world Accepting a government grant with its accompanying rules is like marrying a girl and finding out her entire family is moving in with you before the honeymoon. Ronald Reagan government girl moving Together, we'll build a far better future for America -- a future of growth, opportunity, and security, anchored by the values of a people who are confident, compassionate, and whose heart is good. Ronald Reagan heart opportunity america I've always thought New Year's Day was an especially American tradition, full of the optimism and hope we're famous for in our daily lives -- an energy and confidence we call the American spirit. Perhaps because we know we control our own destiny, we believe deep down inside that working together we can make each new year better than the old. Ronald Reagan new-year destiny believe Of the many messages found in the Hanukah story, the one that has always inspired me most is this: with a strong faith in the Almighty, nothing is impossible; and without the help of our Creator, we labor in vain. Ronald Reagan strong messages stories An informed patriotism is what we want. Ronald Reagan politics want The full consequences of a default or even the serious prospect of default by the United States are impossible to predict and awesome to contemplate. Denigration of the full faith and credit of the United States would have substantial effects on the domestic financial markets and on the value of the dollar in exchange markets. The Nation can ill afford to allow such a result. The risks, the cost, the disruptions, and the incalculable damage lead me to but one conclusion: the Senate must pass this legislation before the Congress adjourns. Ronald Reagan damage risk serious Whatever else history may say about me when I'm gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty's lamp guiding your steps and opportunity's arm steadying your way. Ronald Reagan doubt dream opportunity One of the traditional methods of imposing statism or socialism on a people has been by way of medicine. Ronald Reagan medicine people way There is a fundamental difference between separation of church and state and denying the spiritual heritage of this country. Inscribed on the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. are Jefferson's words, 'The God Who gave us life gave us liberty -- can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?' Ronald Reagan differences spiritual country Self-defense is not only our right; it is our duty. Ronald Reagan self-defense defense self The arts and humanities teach us who we are and what we can be. They lie at the very core of the culture of which we're a part. Ronald Reagan humanity lying art I am very proud to be called a pig. It stands for pride, integrity and guts. Ronald Reagan pride pigs integrity There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right. Ronald Reagan simple courage answers Together, let us make this a new beginning. Let us make a commitment to care for the needy, to teach our children the values and the virtues handed down to us by our families, to have the courage to defend those values and the willingess to sacrifice for them. Let us pledge to restore, in our time, the American spirit of voluntary service, of cooperation, of private and community initiative, a spirit that flows like a deep and mighty river through the history of our nation. Ronald Reagan new-beginnings education children The man who puts into the marriage only half Ronald Reagan marriage love men And how stands the city on this winter night? More prosperous, more secure, and happier than it was 8 years ago. But more than that: After 200 years, two centuries, she still stands strong and true on the granite ridge, and her glow has held steady no matter what storm. And she's still a beacon, still a magnet for all who must have freedom, for all the pilgrims from all the lost places who are hurtling through the darkness, toward home. Ronald Reagan patriotic strong home A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must....be undaunted when the going gets tough. Ronald Reagan being-strong determination leadership We are at war with the most dangerous enemy that has ever faced mankind in his long climb from the swamp to the stars, and it has been said if we lose that war, and in so doing lose this way of freedom of ours, history will record with the greatest astonishment that those who had the most to lose did the least to prevent its happening. Ronald Reagan stars military war