This book is an insight to the time and the Presidency of Ronald Reagan
and is dedicated to promoting the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, to
fulfilling the vision of his life's work and to ensure that America's
future remains bright. To realize President Reagan's dreams for our
generation and generations to come, a Memorial Fund has been established
to benefit his Library in Simi Valley, California. Ten percent of the
proceeds are being donated to that fund. Ronald Reagan believed that
everything happened for a reason, and that we can trust in God's
purposes. He believed that people are basically good. He had no
tolerance for bigotry or injustice. Above all, he believed in the
courage and triumph of free men and in the capacity of the American
people to overcome any obstacle. With bold, persistent action, he
restored the confidence of our nation, strengthened the spirit of free
enterprise, challenged and shamed an oppressive empire, and inspired
millions with his conviction and moral courage. As he showed what a
President should be, he also showed us what a man should be. Ronald
Reagan carried himself with a decency and attention to the small
kindnesses that also define a good life. He was a courtly, gentle, and
considerate man, never known to slight or embarrass others. Ronald
Reagan deeply loved the United States of America. And that love was
returned. Tens of thousands of mourners stood in line in California and
in Washington, D.C. to pay their final respects. There were 21-gun
salutes and dignified processions, and home-made memorials at a funeral
home in Santa Monica. Our country is stronger and our world is freer for
the brave leadership of this modest son of America. RonaldReagan always
told us that for America, our best was yet to come. We know that is true
for him, too. His work is done. And now, as President George W. Bush
said, ""a shining city awaits him.""
