Roy Blunt: “What all of those that served with the President or watched him from afar were able to see was how his optimistic…”

“What all of those that served with the President or watched him from afar were able to see was how his optimistic leadership reinvigorated the American spirit and how it redefined the politics of his time. Born in a small town near the middle of America, this son of a shoe salesman rose to heights of gigantic proportion and lifted his countrymen along with him. After facing his last great challenge with courage and patience, Ronald Reagan now takes his place where his vision is once again clear, his faith rewarded, and his storied sense of humor returned. He placed his faith in God along with economic and permanent freedom. And the world is a better place because of those beliefs. President Reagan helped raise individuals up and helped tear down the Berlin Wall. He inspired us, and he was inspired by us. President Reagan's leadership inspired more current members of our conference on my side of the aisle than any other political figure in the 20th century.”