JOHN LINDER: “Tomorrow is the 92nd birthday of the 40th President of the United States, President Ronald Reagan. He is the only…”

“Tomorrow is the 92nd birthday of the 40th President of the United States, President Ronald Reagan. He is the only political idol I have ever had. He came to the presidency knowing who he was, what he wanted to do, and he did it. There is a wonderful story that then Governor Reagan told by his aide, Michael Deaver, who was walking in 1978 down the street in Manhattan. A fellow inched up to him and wanted to say hello, and Governor Reagan said hello. The gentleman said, may I have your autograph, Mr. Milland? And Reagan kindly wrote ``Ray Milland,'' and walked on. And Deaver said, why didn't you tell him who you were? He said, I know who I am. He wanted to meet Ray Milland. I am always heartened knowing somebody has come into office knowing who they are. I am as comfortable with President Bush, who knows who he is and what he wants. That is good for our Nation and good for the soul.”