Spencer Cox: “The sons and daughters of Illinois have a great deal to be proud of as we recognize once again President Reagan on his…”

“The sons and daughters of Illinois have a great deal to be proud of as we recognize once again President Reagan on his birthday. He has had a lot of them. At 91, he is America's oldest President ever. No President has lived to the age of 91. The record was set by John Adams. As you know, John Adams died on the Fourth of July, the same day as Thomas Jefferson. They died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I hope that Ronald Reagan will be able someday to see the end of his days in as noteworthy a fashion. Already, however, he has left such a legacy that it is appropriate that we are here to honor him. His career, any of his careers, would be remarkable in and of themselves. He was a successful sports announcer. Of course, he had a career in pictures. He was a very successful two-term Governor of California and a very successful two-term President of the United States, winning election twice in landslides.”