Ronald Reagan Government Quotes

What did Ronald Reagan say about Government?

Ronald Reagan has written many quotes about Government. E.g.,

• The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would steal them away.
• If the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn't be here. It'd still be waiting for an environmental impact statement.
• Man is not free unless government is limited.

What are the top most famous Government quotes by Ronald Reagan?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Government by Ronald Reagan.

• The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would steal them away.
• If the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn't be here. It'd still be waiting for an environmental impact statement.
• Man is not free unless government is limited.
• Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.
• 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!
• 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.
• Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.
• The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much.
• The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
• Government does not solve problems it subsidizes them.