January 20, 2006
The City Shining On The Hill - Still!
January 20, 1980 Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president of the United States Of America. In his address to the nation he stated:
So, as we begin, let us take inventory. We are a nation that has a government--not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth. Our Government has no power except that granted it by the people. It is time to check and reverse the growth of government which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed.Words that should be well listened to today. President Reagan, we are still "The City Shining on the Hill" and we pledge to keep that City there, growing and a beacon to freedom everywhere. A longer, more complete tribute can be found at Mike's America. Mike has done one hell of a bang up job of celebrating this moment. Go and read all of his many entrys on Reagan and the return of solid government. Mr. President, we sure could use your leadership now!
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Posted by GM Roper at January 20, 2006 06:57 AM | TrackBackI can no longer remember it exactly, and I don't seem to be able to run it up on google, but the quote that still gives me chills is his farewell address "If you ever need a footsoldier in the cause of freedom, I'll leave my number." Confidence and humility are a rare match.
Posted by Assistant Village Idiot at January 20, 2006 05:37 PM
Amen AVI, Amen!!!
Posted by GM Roper at January 20, 2006 05:51 PM
My favorite Reagan quote is: "The government that is big enough to give you everything is big enough to take it all away."
Posted by Patrick Joubert Conlon at January 20, 2006 09:16 PM
My favorite quote from ol' Ronnie was this,
"A few months ago, I told the American people I did not trade arms for hostages. My heart and my best intentions still tell me that's true, but the facts and the evidence tell me it is not".
Posted by Wgeorge at January 21, 2006 04:44 AM
It is time to check and reverse the growth of government which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed.
that's exactly right. Viva la Reagan Revolucion!
Posted by Cao at January 21, 2006 05:59 PM
