The conclusion of President Reagan’s speech at Notre Dame in 1981:
“A few years ago, an Australian Prime Minister, John Gorton, said, ``I wonder if anybody ever thought what the situation for the comparatively small nations in the world would be if there were not in existence the United States, if there were not this giant country prepared to make so many sacrifices.’’ This is the noble and rich heritage rooted in great civil ideas of the West, and it is yours.
My hope today is that in the years to come — and come it shall — when it’s your time to explain to another generation the meaning of the past and thereby hold out to them their promise of the future, that you’ll recall the truths and traditions of which we’ve spoken. It is these truths and traditions that define our civilization and make up our national heritage. And now, they’re yours to protect and pass on.
I have one more hope for you: when you do speak to the next generation about these things, that you will always be able to speak of an America that is strong and free, to find in your hearts an unbounded pride in this much-loved country, this once and future land, this bright and hopeful nation whose generous spirit and great ideals the world still honors.
Congratulations, and God bless you. “
He loved this country so. The current guy doesn’t.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/05/023561.php
Hah! Power Line has a poll on how long Pelosi can last.
“The Over-Under On Pelosi
Share Post PrintMay 14, 2009 Posted by John at 8:51 PM
I wrote earlier today that it is hard to see how Nancy Pelosi can retain her post as Speaker of the House after accusing the CIA (falsely, nearly everyone agrees) of “lying” to her and “misleading the Congress.” Hence this poll: how long can she hang on?
How many days before Nancy Pelosi resigns as Speaker of the House?
0-30
31-60
61-90
90-120
Don’t get excited, she’ll ride it out.
Free polls from Pollhost.com “
You can vote at the link: http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/05/023560.php