A Time for Choosing (aka "The Speech")

http://www.americanrhetoric.com ^ | October 27 1964 | Ronald Reagan

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Program Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, we take pride in presenting a thoughtful address by Ronald Reagan. Mr. Reagan:

Reagan: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you and good evening. The sponsor has been identified, but unlike most television programs, the performer hasn't been provided with a script. As a matter of fact, I have been permitted to choose my own words and discuss my own ideas regarding the choice that we face in the next few weeks.

I have spent most of my life as a Democrat. I recently have seen fit to follow another course. I believe that the issues confronting us cross party lines. Now, one side in this campaign has been telling us that the issues of this election are the maintenance of peace and prosperity. The line has been used, "We've never had it so good."

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Mark Levin played parts of this speech on his show tonight. I found it very relevant and inspiring in these times and as he pointed out, Reagan defined the Statists perfectly. I am posting this in the hopes of inspiring all of you too.

[BradyLS]

Eerie! I’m listening to it NOW!

[RobbyS]

It is the voice of prophecy. Reminding us that Obama wants to pick up where Lyndon Johnson left off.

[stylin19a]

Ronald Reagan...my God, what a man. I still miss him. WE still miss him.