George Bush actually said...

We know, as he always said, that America's best days are ahead of us, but with Ronald Reagan's passing some very fine days are behind us and that is worth our tears.

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George W. Bush reflects on the optimism of Ronald Reagan and the sadness of his passing.

06/10/2004

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