Former Presiden Bush Tribute
Former President Bush's Tribute
(June 11) -- A text of former President George H.W. Bush's remarks at former President Ronald Reagan's funeral, as transcribed by eMediaMillWorks Inc.:
When Franklin Roosevelt died in 1945, the New York Times wrote, "Men will thank God 100 years from now that Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House."
It will not take 100 years to thank God for Ronald Reagan. But why? Why was he so admired? Why was he so beloved?
He was beloved, first, because of what he was. Politics can be cruel, uncivil. Our friend was strong and gentle.
Once he called America hopeful, big-hearted, idealistic, daring, decent and fair. That was America and, yes, our friend.
And next, Ronald Reagan was beloved because of what he believed. He believed in America so he made it his shining city on a hill. He believed in freedom so he acted on behalf of its values and ideals. He believed in tomorrow so The Great Communicator became The Great Liberator.
He talked of winning......
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