Political Quotes

“today we come before this House in a saddened state. A man of unquestioned integrity and strong character has passed from our Nation's midst into the hands of God. Ronald Reagan was a man with a good heart, and he had more of an impact on the world than any living American today. We express our condolences to Mrs. Reagan and the Reagan family. Many of us are very grateful because of how Ronald Reagan inspired us, encouraged our activity in public service, and I know he encouraged my involvement in public service. I cast my first vote in 1976 for Ronald Reagan in the Republican primary, and I had the privilege just 5 years later to serve in the Reagan administration. I have many fond memories of Ronald Reagan. Man is not measured by what we say, but by what we do. President Reagan believed in the right of freedom for individuals and nations. He spoke honestly of the need for government reform in the United States and publicly hoped for a brighter future for the citizens of the Soviet empire. Yet his words were not empty and did not ring hollow. President Reagan backed up these beliefs by reducing the government's burden of taxes on individuals. He committed himself to rebuilding our American military. He inspired Americans to believe in themselves and their country, and, through almost sheer will, defeated communism without firing a single shot. As he spoke, the world listened because the force of America was behind his voice.”