For some, Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was one of the greatest and wisest leaders of our country. For others, he wasn't so great. However, almost everyone can agree that this quote by the former president, former governor of California, and former actor is true: "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives". If you believe that's true and want to show your support for protective government, not controlling government, you can now add the Ronald Reagan Said Patch to your jacket or vest. The patch features the U.S. flag and this quote. It's one of the U.S. Veteran Patches available from The Cheap Place.
Reagan was something of an anomaly when it comes to presidents: he wasn't a lawyer, his military service was restricted due to his nearsightedness, and while he was governor of California and had some political experience, he wasn't a career politician. In fact, before being elected governor, he hadn't held any political office.
The quote embroidered on this patch came from Reagan's quote comes from the speech he made at the National Conference of the Building and Construction Trades on March 30, 1981, but it echoed many of the statements he had made throughout his career. He made similar statements as far back as 1964, when he said that "government can't control the economy without controlling people".
This patch features a white background instead of a black one, which is somewhat unusual for patches. It does, however, have a black border around it so the patch stands out. It measures 3.5 by 3.5 inches and can be sewn or ironed on to your clothing.
