Katie Porter: “Today is a day of reflection. We reflect on the life and leadership of former President Ronald Wilson Reagan. We…”

“Today is a day of reflection. We reflect on the life and leadership of former President Ronald Wilson Reagan. We remember all that is good in our country, and all our Nation has to offer its people. Ronald Reagan made a significant and lasting contribution to the strength of our economy, our military, and restored America's self-confidence. President Reagan was an inspiration to me as I embarked upon a political career in Boulder City, NV, more than 20 years ago. He instilled in me that America was indeed a place everyone can rise as high and as far as his ability will take him. His own humble beginnings are proof of that. He taught me the meaning of civility, and to respect your political adversaries despite your disagreements. President Reagan changed the course of history, for both the United States and the world. He implemented foreign policy that would later end the cold war and free many nations from the iron curtain. President Reagan strengthened our economy. His leadership taught us that the Federal Government is not the solution for our problems and set us on a course that would lessen taxes and decrease inflation, helping many Americans achieve the American dream. On behalf of the people of the Third Congressional District from the great State of Nevada, I offer my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Reagan and the entire Reagan family.”