Jim Bunn said "today is Ronald Reagan's birthday. As one of our greatest Presidents, Ronald Reagan won the cold war, expanded the economy, and restored America's faith in herself. He inspired us because in his heart, he knew the American people were crying our for a smaller Government, lower taxes, and a strong defense. Ronald Reagan fought for these goals over the unending objections of a do nothing Democrat Congress. Now, as he fights against the cruel indignities of Alzheimers disease, a Republican Congress meets to take up the line-item veto. Mr. Speaker, I cannot imagine a more appropriate birthday present than the passage of the line-item veto Ronald Reagan so desired, and so deserved. So, to my friends on the Republican side of the aisle--let us go to work, pass the line-item veto, and win one for the Gipper!" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 6, 1995

today is Ronald Reagan's birthday. As one of our greatest Presidents, Ronald Reagan won the cold war, expanded the economy, and restored America's faith in herself. He inspired us because in his heart, he knew the American people were crying our for a smaller Government, lower taxes, and a strong defense. Ronald Reagan fought for these goals over the unending objections of a do nothing Democrat Congress. Now, as he fights against the cruel indignities of Alzheimers disease, a Republican Congress meets to take up the line-item veto. Mr. Speaker, I cannot imagine a more appropriate birthday present than the passage of the line-item veto Ronald Reagan so desired, and so deserved. So, to my friends on the Republican side of the aisle--let us go to work, pass the line-item veto, and win one for the Gipper!

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Jim Bunn

Republican · Oregon

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Editor's note · Context

Commemorating Ronald Reagan's birthday and advocating for the line-item veto.

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