Political Quotes

“I am pleased to have the House consider House Joint Resolution 7, important legislation introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Cox). This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in recognition of President Ronald Reagan's 90th birthday. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Ronald Reagan, our Nation's 40th President, who joins only John Adams and Herbert Hoover as former presidents to reach the age of 90. President Reagan moved into the White House in 1981, 7 years after America lost confidence in the presidency due to Watergate, 6 years after the end of the Vietnam War, which ripped America apart and, during dire economic times, including high inflation, high unemployment, and high interest rates. Across the country, morale was low. America was embarrassed in Iran with the hostage crisis, and our standing abroad had been greatly diminished. And then came Ronald Reagan, riding into Washington to save the American spirit. From the moment he placed his hand on the Bible to take the oath as President on January 20, 1981, it was clear that America would once again stand tall.”