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Gilbert Gutknecht: “I am so excited and proud to be part of this discussion tonight, because I think I speak on behalf of an awful lot of…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 1995
I am so excited and proud to be part of this discussion tonight, because I think I speak on behalf of an awful lot of the freshman class this year, that Ronald Reagan was such a leader and such a symbol and such an inspiration to all of us. In fact, I must tell you in our own family one of our most cherished possessions is an autographed picture that we have of Ronald Reagan, and it is prominently displayed. My wife, Mary, really is one of Ronald Reagan's biggest fans. I am just so happy to be here to talk a little bit about some of the things that I remember most about President Reagan, both before he became President... If it is an arms race that you want, it is an arms race you will get.
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Gilbert Gutknecht
Republican · Minnesota
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Reflecting on Ronald Reagan's leadership and influence during a discussion on defense policy.

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