“Optimism comes less easily today, not because democracy is less vigorous, but because democracy's enemies have refined their instruments of repression.”

American politician and actor

Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor. He served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989, and became a central figure in the Republican Party and the American conservative movement. His presidency gave its name to the Reagan era. He is remembered for his role in American politics during that period, especially as a leading conservative voice.