RSSFive Years Ago Today, The World Lost A Great Statesman
Carl Andrews | June 5, 2009
And the United States lost a great leader.
June 5th, 2004, marks the 5th anniversary of the death of America’s 40th President, Ronald Reagan.
Reagan is remembered for being the driving force behind numerous accomplishments during his time in office. Among the ones that are considered most significant are:
The end of the Cold War.
The breakup of the former Soviet Union.
The tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Those are just a few pieces of his legacy.
He also left behind some advice that those who have come after him, especially the current resident of the White House would do well to heed.
I will just list two.
First, his feelings on universal health care.
As you may have guessed, he was opposed to it.
As you listen to the words in this speech, you will hear the Gipper mention the name of another former President who felt pretty much the same way.
And, as he usually did, Reagan presents a really good case for his viewpoint.
At a little over ten minutes, this thing is a little long.
I urge you to listen to it in it’s entirety.
However, if you do nothing else, pay heed to the words at the very beginning of and at the very end of the piece.
They should send a chill down the spine of anyone whose head is screwed on straight.
Another piece of guidance that Reagan left behind is a recomendation as to how to deal with America’s enemies.
He knew when to use diplomacy, and he knew when to use force.
And if he had been in office on 9-11, the threat this country faces from Islamic terrorists would be much less than it is today.
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