On the recordFebruary 6, 2002
Mr. Speaker, I will simply close by suggesting that Ronald Reagan was indeed and has been a tremendous inspiration to millions of people, notwithstanding whether you agreed with all of his policies or not. As a matter of fact, there were many that I disagreed with. But the reality is that he demonstrated that one not need always look at where you come from, but what is really important is where you are going. So he went from this small town in Illinois, the land of Lincoln, to become President of the most powerful and greatest Nation on the face of the Earth. That is indeed a tribute, and I wish for him a happy 91st birthday.
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