"Some in the West during the early 1980s believed communism and democracy were equally valid and viable. This was the school of "moral equivalence." In contrast Ronald Reagan saw Soviet communism as a menace to be confronted in the genuine belief that its squalid underpinning would fall swiftly to the gathering winds of freedom. Provided, as he said, that NATO and the industrialized democracies stood firm and united. They did. And we know now who was right."
I think Mulroney gave a great eulogy.
I thought it was very eloquent. He's a great public speaker.
I thought it the best, he seemed to address Mr. Reagan more as a friend, the affection came through in his voice.
In contrast Ronald Reagan saw Soviet communism as a menace to be confronted in the genuine belief that its squalid underpinning would fall swiftly to the gathering winds of freedom. Provided, as he said, that NATO and the industrialized democracies stood firm and united. They did. And we know now who was right.
I am glad that I was in my car during the eulogy. If I were in my office or in my home, I may have been distracted by the million things that distract us at these places. Instead, I was able to pay close attention to all of the speeches. This is the part where I said Mulroney is not only speaking to that time, but to today and to the current war on terror. The only way this war can be won is the same way the war against communist tyranny was won.
I long for the days of Reagan, Mulroney, Thatcher, and yes even Francois Mitterand.