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“I knew Thomas Jefferson. He was a friend of mine. And believe me, you are no Thomas Jefferson. (at 1992 Republican party convention, referring to Bill Clinton)”

Quote by Ronald Reagan

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The 40th President of the United States, born on February 6, 1911, and passed away on June 5, 2004. Reagan's presidency was marked by economic prosperity and military strength, and he was known for his conservative political philosophy. more

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