WSJ, 11.12 Reagan in Berlin at the Wall

MORNING IS COMING

A great President, Ronald Reagan, realized the importance of going to Berlin and making a clear assertion about an ugly wall built to prevent people from freely exercising the most basic of all human freedoms-choice. Reagan was much more that day than a symbol, he was the living embodiment of resistance to tyranny and Communism. Schedule, agenda, even political considerations did not prevent his travel to Berlin or his words from being uttered without apology at the wall.

Today, during this time of presidential fuzziness, many Americans long for clear, concise, strong decision making and national leadership. Ronald Reagan exuded pride in America, never apologizing for a nation that has given so many of its sons and daughters through the years to protect freedom and democracy.

Yesterday was Veteran's Day, an annual time of honoring the very best of past and present service among our military on behalf of America. President Reagan, regardless of our party preference, brought pride and confidence to all of us in this great nation's future. It seems as if today we are constantly listening to a pathetic forecast, by the administration about America--an ongoing setting sun summary. Yet, as President Reagan's commercial reminded us, It is morning again in America.

We have witnessed in Ronald Reagan a pride in America's citizens, freedoms and future. My advice to all in spite of the gloomy predictions is to hold steady, in time morning is coming!

Dr. Phillips
Bloomington, IL