Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
Ronald ReaganRead
I don't think any of us should forget that the security of America is our highest responsibility.
Interpretation
The security of the nation is a paramount duty for everyone.
This quote emphasizes the collective responsibility of citizens and leaders alike to prioritize national security above all else. Ronald Reagan suggests that protecting the integrity, safety, and welfare of America should be a fundamental commitment by all individuals within the society, highlighting the importance of unity and vigilance in safeguarding the nation.
In practice
In a national address about unity and patriotism, a speaker might invoke this quote to rally support for security initiatives.
Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
Our status as a free society and world power is not based on brute strength. When we've taken up arms, it has been for the defense of freedom for ourselves and for other peaceful nations who needed our help. But now, faced with the development of weapons with immense destructive power, we've no choice but to maintain ready defense forces that are second to none. Yes, the cost is high, but the price of neglect would be infinitely higher.
I'm spending more time at this library in four days than I did at the Eureka College Library in four years.
I'm not a politician by profession. I am a citizen who decided I had to be personally involved in order to stand up for my own values and beliefs. My candidacy is based on my record, and for that matter, my entire life.
My fellow citizens, our nation is poised for greatness. We must do what we know is right, and do it with all our might. Let history say of us: "These were golden years - when the American Revolution was reborn, when freedom gained new life, and America reached for her best."
We must have faith in the people of this country and faith in our principles.
Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.
It take 15,000 casualties to train a major general.
I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.
No easy problems ever come to the President of the United States. If they are easy to solve, someone else has solved them.
Never hire or promote in your own image. It is foolish to replicate your strength and idiotic to replicate your weakness. It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.
If approval was a criterion in this country, nothing would ever get done.
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