Remembering Ronald Reagan
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February 07, 2011
Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of America’s greatest patriots. Ronald Reagan had a deep appreciation of the beauty and uniqueness of our nation. He understood that freedom is the wellspring of our great strength, and that government should protect rather than restrict freedom. One statement from President Reagan’s farewell speech strikes particularly close to heart. Discussing his nickname “The Great Communicator,” the President stated, “I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't spring full bloom from my brow, they came from the heart of a great nation—from our experience, our wisdom, and our belief in the principles that have guided us for two centuries.” Ronald Reagan certainly had an eloquent turn of phrase, but his true strength as the Great Communicator came from a deep passion for our nation. He resonated with the core truths of America, rekindling the patriotic spirit and love for freedom across the country. President Reagan did not simply preach the power of free individuals. He engaged the American people to demand less government and more freedom from their Representatives. He consistently reminded us that his strength as president came from our strength as individuals. He asked us to join him in his battle for a balanced budget, reduced federal burden, and freedom. We can best commemorate President Reagan’s birth by again striving for the high standards he set. Unacceptably, the problems he saw have been allowed to spread largely unhindered. A growing deficit, the liberal march towards socialism, and federal usurpation of power have confirmed many of Reagan’s grave concerns. We must begin to build bridges back towards the freedom and prosperity our founders and President Reagan envisioned. The weeds of socialism planted throughout the decades must be rooted out. It is critical that the enemies of economic freedom and our free enterprise system – the big spenders that act as if “all that money they spend just kind of magically appears on their doorstep, a gift from the Internal Revenue Service” – are met with equally engaged patriots. If we want to honor Ronald Reagan, we must send a constant message to Washington. We must be a steady reminder that “We the People” are tired of having the future of our nation sold into bondage for Congress’ spending addiction. We must demand that our freedom and our hard earned dollars are no longer confiscated by an out of control government. As President Reagan knew, any great movement must start at the dinner table. I believe that the American people are hungry for freedom. I urge you to take up the mantle of a free people and stand for our Constitutional freedoms with me. I also ask that you pick up your phone and engage your family, friends, and neighbors to join you. Our greatest days are still ahead of us, but we must remain ever vigilant.
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