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Hugh Hewitt Quotes "I have seen the rise and fall of Nazi tyranny, the subsequent cold war and the nuclear nightmare that for fifty years haunted the dreams of children everywhere. During that time my generation defeated totalitarianism. Let's take a look at the impact that President Reagan had on all of us" Ronald Reagan was an incredible charmer. It seemed that everyone that he meet was an instant friend, no matter what his or her political association was. Reagan had a way of reaching out to people making them feel needed, and that they too played a role in shaping America. He knew that the American people were what make America great. He communicated with people in a way that made you feel that every speech was spoken directly to you. He was just as content talking with the chauffeur, as he was with some foreign dignitary. He seemed to always bring out the best in everyone, from the poor to the Soviets. Reagan had faith in the American people, as he said, My optimism comes not just from my strong faith in God, but from my strong and enduring faith in man. Reagan's undying optimism was a constant encouragement to the American people. He made us all feel proud to be called an American citizen, something that had been lost during the 1970's. After his assassination attempt he stated in his diary, Whatever happens now, I owe my life to God and will try to serve him in every way I can. He said in a speech before the annual convention of the National Association of Evangelicals that, Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged. We can't write an accurate summary of President Reagan without mentioning his sense of humor. Even in a time of distress he could always make a quick joke and relax everyone around him. Such was his emergency visit to the hospital after he was shot during his assassination attempt; when Nancy first came into the room he calmly said, Honey, I forgot to duck. During the campaign and throughout his presidency the press often made an issue about Reagan's old age. But Reagan just turned the whole matter into a humorous one. He said during a debate with Walter Mondale, I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponents youth and inexperience. Now, as President Reagan goes through the journey that will lead him into the sunset of his life let us awaken that bright dawn ahead. Let us live with an undying optimism, never giving up, always looking ahead to the brightest days in America. We will all cherish the warm memories that Ronald Reagan has left us and his incredible legacy that we have inherited. The American Dream isn't one of making government bigger, it's keeping faith with the mighty spirit of free people under God.
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