Transcript of Ron Reagan's speech

[NYCGirl]

Here it is in its entirety:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Reagan%20Ron%20Reagan%20Text

And the excerpt about religion:

Dad was also a deeply, unabashedly religious man. But he never made the fatal mistake of so many politicians wearing his faith on his sleeve to gain political advantage. True, after he was shot and nearly killed early in his presidency, he came to believe that God had spared him in order that he might do good. But he accepted that as a responsibility, not a mandate. And there is a profound difference.

[Melinda]

1. *kick*

Too choice to let fall.

[quam]

2. Democratic Convention Speaker?

Any chance Ron Jr. could receive an invite?

[Booster]

8. Great idea.

Hope someone is thinking about that right now. I think Ron would let loose on Bush, and that would be a good thing. I think Nancy would let him too.

[LostInAnomie]

3. And... there... is... a... profound... difference.

He paused for emphasis. It was great.

[DeepModem Mom]

4. Indeed, he paused for emphasis between those words nt

[Lindsey]

6. What a fine man he is..Ron

I was so very proud regarding what he had to say.

[GarySeven]

7. And ... there is ..

You're right, the pauses for emphasis thundered across the nation like the peals of the guns on the green ...

Sorry, I'm going to be stuck in overblown prosery for the next few hours.

[GarySeven]

9. emphasis

It was just like Diana's brother giving the Winsors what for. Magnificent!

[mountainvue]

12. Read Paul Burrell's

book. Diana's brother was a jerk to her. All he did was make himself look like a jerk and insult the queen and embarass her sons.

[Momof1]

5. Thank You I have been looking for this n/t

[brook]

10. Thank you!

I was hoping there would be a transcript. I thought he was superb - and I have no doubt Nancy approved 100%. (Say what you will, her sorrow tonight was palpable and I felt for her for the first time in my life. In the end, we are all reduced to the same human vunerabilities).

edited for mispelling.

[NYCGirl]

11. You're both welcome

Momof1 and Brook!

[DeepModem Mom]

13. "Strength" "applied with restraint" --

"Strength, he believed, was never more admirable than when it was applied with restraint."

[Justice]

14. It was powerful because it was subtle

It was very powerful. I felt he was looking directly at his mother when he said it, and they were both thinking - exactly as we discussed.

[Leilani]

15. Does anyone think this is shot across the bow of Bush campaign?

I doubt the Reagan family wants Pres Reagan used by Shrub to pander for votes.

[brook]

17. Indeed, I do.

The * people have already talked about their convention "using" Reagan. I think Nancy sent a very clear message through Ron, Jr.

D'ya really think Poppy's parachute jump is what kept he and Barb out of Simi Valley tonight?

[nolajazz]

21. Nancy also killed the idea of "Reagan University".

[Bread and Circus]

16. I'm surprised the Republicans let him speak at his own father's funeral...

[playahata1]

20. The Repukes would have been DAMNED FOOLS for not

letting Junior speak. That is the man's SON, for crying out loud!

[Tactical Progressive]

18. I'd love to see Ron Reagan run for office as a Democrat

He's smart, honest and poised, and he seems to get better as the years go by. Lesser people by far have traded on their name for public office. By far.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

19. Woo hooo

Ron Reagan kicking Baby Chucklenut's wittle ass.

I love it.