[BibChr]

I've heard Lady Thatcher will be speaking by videotape. Is that in error or, if not, do you know why she'd be there, yet on tape?

BTW, add me to the long list of those glad to see you back, though sorry for the occasion.

Dan

[MadIvan]

Doctors have said public speaking is too much of a strain, she may give herself a stroke. The videotaped message was much easier for her to do.

Thanks for the warm welcome...I'm very touched by how warm it has been from everyone.

Regards, Ivan

[mountaineer]

I read that Mrs. Thatcher will attend, but she's already taped her message.

[Tallguy]

Lady Thatcher is in pretty bad shape herself. She's had fainting spells, etc. I think that she has been asked by her physicians to avoid further public appearances.

[LetsRok]

I've heard Lady Thatcher will be speaking by videotape. Is that in error or, if not, do you know why she'd be there, yet on tape?

Margaret Thatcher no longer speaks in public. She has had a few strokes and cannot take the strain. Her speech was taped a few years ago in preparation for this event.

[blastdad51]

Lady Thacher has suffered a couple of strokes and has difficulty speaking. The Eulogy was recorded a couple of years ago to be played in case she passed on before the President. Lady Thacher is as class a lady as President Reagan was a gentleman.

May God bless the President and welcome him home.

[NativeNewYorker]

She's too frail to stand and speak at length after travelling, but was able to deliver a eulogy in a studio near her English home.

[commish]

THey determined that Lady Thatcher's health was not good enough for the strain of actually speaking at the ceremony.

She taped her Eulogy for President Reagan some time ago in anticipation of this day.

[gakrak]

According to the reports Lady Thatcher no longer speaks publicly so the tape was her idea.

[YaYa123]

NOTE THE DATE:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/1888094.stm

"Friday, 22 March, 2002, 22:05 GMT
Thatcher told to quit public speaking

"Baroness Thatcher has been ordered by doctors to make no more public speeches on health grounds. The former prime minister's office made the announcement on Friday afternoon after she suffered the latest of a series of small strokes on Tuesday. ......" "It said the 76-year-old, who was resting at her home on Friday, would never again make any public speeches. In a statement, her office said: "Over recent months, Lady Thatcher has suffered a number of small strokes. "After thorough investigation, involving a number of tests, her doctors have told her that these can neither be predicted nor prevented. ..."

But because of her affection for President Reagan, and because it was his request, Thatcher recorded a eulogy for him, which will be played at the funeral. She will attend the funeral because she loved him, and her words will be heard....a blessing for us all.

[lifacs]

BTW, add me to the long list of those glad to see you back

DITTO!

[1Old Pro]

I've heard Lady Thatcher will be speaking by videotape. Is that in error or, if not, do you know why she'd be there, yet on tape?

She taped it months ago as her health has deteriorated and she wanted to do it the best she could.

[CyberAnt]

I've heard she recorded this tape some years ago .. before she was told by her doctors that she could no longer continue to do public speaking.

It is a precedent, but only because of the physical limitations of her circumstances. And .. even though she is not really in good health, she will be attending the funeral, unlike Chirac (who has no excuse for his rudeness).

[MarkL]

I've heard Lady Thatcher will be speaking by videotape. Is that in error or, if not, do you know why she'd be there, yet on tape?

I believe that she recorded her eulogy in advance, due to advice from her doctors. IIRC, Lady Thatcher had a number of strokes over the years.

BTW, I'm really PO'd about this... IIRC, wasn't Chirac the mayor of Paris when President Reagan visited, and the two seemed friendly at the time. If he doesn't show (or send someone), it will prove that he's a total scumbag!

Mark

[McGavin999]

Dan, she's had several heart attacks. I understand she recorded this tribute a couple of years ago before she became so ill. She loves RR and wanted to be at her best for the tribute.

[Bigg Red]

Lady Thatcher will be speaking by videotape..

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I read in the paper that she will be attending.