12 Ronald Reagan Quotes on Humor

Ronald Reagan quotes on humor

10. Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.

14. I am paying for this microphone!

16. Depression is when you're out of work. A recession is when your neighbor's out of work. Recovery is when Carter's out of work.

19. There you go again.

33. Thomas Jefferson made a comment about the Presidency and age. He said that one should not worry about one's exact chronological age in reference to his ability to perform one's task. And ever since he told me that - [laughter] - I stopped worrying.

35. Honey, I forgot to duck.

52. I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself.

54. My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.

110. This fellow they've nominated claims he's the new Thomas Jefferson. Well let me tell you something; I knew Thomas Jefferson. He was a friend of mine and Governor... You're no Thomas Jefferson!'

113. It's true hard work never killed anyone, but I figure, why take the chance?

119. If congress sends me legislation that has a tax increase in it, I will veto it faster than Vanna White can turn the letters V-E-T-O!

146. He was a great president who guided the Cold War toward a victory for freedom against communism ... He would use his skillful humor and leadership to steer them to success.