Jim Ryun: “there are few leaders who we can look to who truly embody the characteristics of what a leader should be. Ronald Reagan…”

“there are few leaders who we can look to who truly embody the characteristics of what a leader should be. Ronald Reagan embodied them all. He was a man of principle; he was a man of action. Unlike many who just talk about their convictions, he was a man who acted upon them. As a man of deep faith, he brought conviction to the presidency, knowing what he believed and why he believed it. Yes, he was ``Mr. President;'' and indeed a role model, a man of conviction and courage. He once said, ``A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets rough.'' It was this conviction and courage that enabled him to lead the world out of the Cold War into an age when communism no longer thrived. As he put it, ``We did not seek the role of leadership that has been thrust upon us. But whether we like it or not, the events of our time demand America's participation.''”