“ We are a nation that has a government—not the other way around. ”
Ronald Reagan, Inaugural Address (20 January 1981). copy citation
| Author | Ronald Reagan |
|---|---|
| Source | Inaugural Address |
| Topic | government nation |
| Date | 20 January 1981 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/reagan1.asp |
Context
“With the idealism and fair play which are the core of our system and our strength, we can have a strong and prosperous America at peace with itself and the world.
So, as we begin, let us take inventory. We are a nation that has a government—not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth. Our Government has no power except that granted it by the people. It is time to check and reverse the growth of government which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed.” source
So, as we begin, let us take inventory. We are a nation that has a government—not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth. Our Government has no power except that granted it by the people. It is time to check and reverse the growth of government which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed.” source
Meaning and analysis
