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"I am not a politician. I am an ordinary citizen with a deep-seated belief that much of what troubles us has been brought about by politicians."
-- Ronald Reagan
Reagan for Governor:
Ronald Reagan's famous speech on behalf of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater called "A Time for Choosing" persuaded a group of Californians to support him for governor. At first, Ronald Reagan resisted the call to run, but ultimately agreed to speak around the state to test the waters.
The response of his audiences convinced him to put his convictions into action. He delivered the right message at the right time -- smaller government, lower taxes, fewer regulations, and greater economic freedom -- and won in a landslide. |