[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE 92ND BIRTHDAY OF RONALD REAGAN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor President Ronald 
Reagan on his 92nd Birthday. He is a great man and was a wonderful 
president. President Reagan stimulated economic growth, curbed 
inflation, increased employment, and strengthened our national defense. 
He cut taxes and government expenditures. It was during his term in 
office as President, the United States enjoyed its longest recorded 
period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression. 
President Reagan sought to increase defense spending, but also wanted 
to improve relations with the Soviet Union.
  Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the 
goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor President Reagan and wish him a Happy 
92nd Birthday. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing President 
Reagan more years of good health.

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