Kevin Brady: “heaven is a little sunnier and little more optimistic with the arrival of one of the greatest American patriots and…”

“heaven is a little sunnier and little more optimistic with the arrival of one of the greatest American patriots and Presidents of the 20th Century, President Ronald Reagan. He inspired me, as he did many others. Across the country and around the world, millions are mourning the death and remembering the life of this man, patriot, and President. There is a sense of profound loss, and rightly so, in a the hearts of all Americans. This week we will all search for a way to pay our respects to a man who made it ``morning in America'' again. President Reagan's message of hope restored America's faith in what we could become. He loved this country, and he believed in the people that called it home. His optimism was infectious and at the end of his term as President--Americans had caught his vision and understood their place in the world. Reagan's stewardship ushered in an era of peace and economic prosperity. Reaganomics--reducing the size of government, allowing Americans to keep more of their own hard earned money instead of having it taxed away--brought about an economic revival in our nation. Reagan's leadership ended the Cold War, brought down the Berlin Wall, and charted a new course for both America's and the world's future. A future that was secure--made possible by ``peace through strength.'' We would do well to bear this wisdom in mind as we continue to defend America against the threats posed by adversaries.”