Roy Blunt: Reagan would be proud of "civil, dignified" GOP campaigns

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

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Rep. Blunt Honors Reagan's Legacy on 25th Anniversary of Inauguration

1/20/2006 3:34:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Burson Taylor or Jessica Boulanger, 202-226-7022, both of the Office of House Majority Whip Roy Blunt

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) today sent the following letter to his colleagues in the House Republican Conference:

Dear Republican Colleague:

Twenty-five years ago today, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President of the United States on the West Front of the Capitol. I am sure many of us remember exactly where we were as we watched him repeat the oath and deliver his Inaugural Address.

Reflecting back on that address and on his presidency, I am reminded of just how much President Reagan has impacted our nation and our party. In the current race for Majority Leader all three contestants are clearly engaged in the discussion of how we can best extend and build upon the Reagan legacy. As we discuss and debate policies and tactics, I think former President Reagan would be proud that our vision for American is a common one. Reagan probably wouldn't describe it as "his" vision of America, but instead would describe it as the vision the American people have for themselves. He often said that he was merely reflecting that vision. Perhaps more than anything else Reagan reminded all of us of who we, the American people, are and what we are capable of achieving.

Reagan also reminded Republicans of something else: that we can have our differences, we can even compete against one another for office, and we can do it in a civil, dignified manner. I hope Reagan would be proud of the current tone of the campaigns and would be pleased to see that his "11th Commandment" is still so well observed.

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As we celebrate this historic anniversary, I wanted to share with you some excerpts of the President's address:

"Can we solve the problems confronting us? Well, the answer is an unequivocal and emphatic 'yes.' To paraphrase Winston Churchill, I did not take the oath I have just taken with the intention of presiding over the dissolution of the world's strongest economy.

"In the days ahead I will propose removing the roadblocks that have slowed our economy and reduced productivity. Steps will be taken aimed at restoring the balance between the various levels of government. Progress may be slow-measured in inches and feet, not miles -- but we will progress. Is it time to reawaken this industrial giant, to get government back within its means, and to lighten our punitive tax burden. And these will be our first priorities, and on these principles, there will be no compromise.

"And as we renew ourselves here in our own land, we will be seen as having greater strength throughout the world. We will again be the exemplar of freedom and a beacon of hope for those who do not now have freedom.

"To those neighbors and allies who share our freedom, we will strengthen our historic ties and assure them of our support and firm commitment. We will match loyalty with loyalty. We will strive for mutually beneficial relations. We will not use our friendship to impose on their sovereignty, for our own sovereignty is not for sale.

"As for the enemies of freedom, those who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it-now or ever."

And in reflecting upon the level of sacrifice and commitment required to confront our challenges, Reagan concluded:

"It does require ... our best effort, and our willingness to believe in ourselves and to believe in our capacity to perform great deeds; to believe that together, with God's help, we can and will resolve the problems which now confront us.

"And, after all, why shouldn't we believe that? We are Americans."

Indeed, why shouldn't we?

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[Lindacooks]

1. Oh sure, lies, smear tactics, libel and slander are all so 'dignified'.

NOT.

[DanCa]

2. And swift boatting the most dignified assassination there is.

[baldguy]

3. Let us all pray to Saint Regan for salvation!

[DanCa]

4. I would rather be a Dem in my wheel chair than Ron Regan on his high horse

any day of the frackin week.

[librechik]

5. where's the pic of the purple heart bandaid lady???

now that's dignity!

[hyphenate]

6. Considering Reagan was one of our worst

presidents of the past 5 decades, I would say to Blunt, who the fuck cares, except for fools like him?

[SammyWinstonJack]

7. Guess this depends on what the definition of

Civil and dignified is, then. :shrug:

[zbdent]

8. Let's as John McCain about Bush's adherence to the 11th commandment

"do not speak ill of other Repukes" . . .