One hundred years ago, today, Ronald Reagan was born. In honor of one of freedom's greatest advocates, I would like to share a few of his inspired words...
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
"I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting."
"I know in my heart that man is good.
That what is right will always eventually triumph.
And there's purpose and worth to each and every life."
"Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."
"The founding fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we have come to a time for choosing."
"The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away."
"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
"There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder."
And my personal favorite...
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for always believing in people rather than institutions. Thank you for encouraging us to believe in ourselves.
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