Conservative Student News

In remembrance of the late President Ronald Reagan, whose presidency played a key role in the end of communism, which we celebrated on Nov. 9, 2004—the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall—we have included some of our favorite humorous lines from this perpetual optimist.

"My fellow Americans. I'm pleased to announce that I've signed legislation outlawing the Soviet Union. We begin bombing in five minutes."

-Joking during a mike check before his Saturday radio broadcast

"Trees cause more pollution than automobiles."

"I'm afraid I can't use a mule. I have several hundred up on Capitol Hill."

–Refusing a gift of a mule

"They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance."

"I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience."

-During a 1984 presidential debate with Walter Mondale

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"

"Honey, I forgot to duck."

-To his wife, Nancy, after surviving the assassination attempt