Posted on 06/23/2011 2:39:17 PM PDT by Biggirl
Heard a portion of this on Rush yesterday. Saw a longer segment on Jim Hofts site. Then read the entire speech at American Rhetoric and now I pass it on to you. Ronald Reagans greatness shines brightly in this campaign speech given on Labor Day in 1980. He takes on Carter head on. Video below and a relevant portion of the transcript.
Its worth watching or at the very least reading the entire speech. But here are some segments that I found pointed and perfect. I mean, you could take this speech and deliver it today, almost word for word.
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