John Cornyn: “as the whole world knows by now, America and the world lost a great man, Ronald Reagan, last Saturday. After battling…”

“as the whole world knows by now, America and the world lost a great man, Ronald Reagan, last Saturday. After battling Alzheimer's disease for the last 10 years, he finally succumbed and left this life for the next. This week, in this Senate, on television, in the newspapers, and all around the world we will hear people talking of their memories of this great man and what a difference he made in this country and to freedom-loving people all around the world. I offer a few of my own comments in that regard out of respect for him and his family and the great example he was for all who believe in freedom, hope, and opportunity. Ronald Reagan, perhaps during his entire political career, was underestimated. He was written off by some as an actor or by some as a nice man but maybe not particularly effective. Because he was a man of good humor who loved a good joke, some thought he could not and should not be taken seriously.”