The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Tape 654 Part 1 Edited compilation of Ronald Reagan speeches made during his Presidency.
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
DO NOT USE Opening montage segment.
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Nov 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan speaks at Century Plaza Hotel after winning presidential election, wife NANCY REAGAN at his side. "Let me just say first of all, there has never been a more humbling moment in my life and I give you my sacred oath that I will do my utmost to justify your faith." DISS to MS Ron & Nancy being greeted by JIMMY CARTER and ROSALYN CARTER at White House on Inauguration Day, 1981. "Earlier this evening, I spoke on the phone with President Carter, the President pledged the utmost in cooperation in the transition that will take place."
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Jan 20, 1981. FO/FI to Reagan being sworn into office (Oath of Office) by Chief Justice WARREN BURGER. "I Ronald Reagan do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God."
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Jan 20, 1981 Excerpt from Reagan's Inaugural speech. "You and I as individuals, can by borrowing, live beyond our means, but for only a limited period of time. Why then should we think that collectively as a Nation, we're not bound by that same limitation. We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow. And let there be no misunderstanding, we are going to begin to act, beginning today." Cut to MSs of Ron and Nancy on parade from Inauguration ceremony (great MS of Ron clapping enthusiastically at passing soldiers).
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Jan 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan Toast at the Inaugural Luncheon. Speaking to small group of Republicans, announces that the Iranian hostages have been freed and are en route to the US. "With thanks to Almighty God, I have been given a tag line, the get off line that everyone wants, for the end of a toast or speech or anything else. Some thirty minutes ago the planes bearing our prisoners, left Iranian air space and are now free of Iran. "
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Jan 27, 1981 Ronald Reagan Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for the Freed American Hostages. Speaking at White House ceremony honoring the former hostages, says that the American people suffered along with them. MS of GEORGE BUSH and BARBARA BUSH standing with NANCY REAGAN, STROM THURMOND wearing neck brace in BG "... and I can think of no better way to let you know how Nancy and I feel about your presence here today, then to say on behalf of us, of the Vice President and Barbara, the Senators, the members of Congress, members of the cabinet and all of our fellow citizens, these simple words, Welcome Home." Panning CU former hostages. "You've come home to a people, who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter."
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Jan 29, 1981 The President's News Conference. Ronald Reagan announces that he and Sec. of the Interior David Regan have requested Congress to raise the debt ceiling, then blames government for spending beyond its means. "How do you do. I have a brief opening statement here, before I take your questions. Yesterday the Secretary of the Treasury, Donald Regan, sent to the Congress a request to raise the debt ceiling to 985 billion dollars. This represents a dramatic jump of 50 billion dollars over the previous debt ceiling. The administration took this action with great regret because it is clear that the massive deficits our government runs is one of the roost causes of our profound economic problems. And for too many years this process has come to easily for us. We've lived beyond our means and then financed our extravagance on the backs of the American people. The clear message I received in the election campaign is that we must gain control of this inflationary monster."
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Feb 18, 1981 Ronald Reagan Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the Program for Economic Recovery. Announces economic reform package to Joint Session of Congress. "Only a month ago I was your guest in this historic building. And I pledged to you my cooperation in doing what is right for this nation that we all love so much. I'm here tonight to reaffirm that pledge and to ask that we share in restoring the promise that is offered to every citizen, by this, the last best hope of man on earth. This then is our proposal, America's new beginning, a program for economic recovery. I don't want it to be simply the plan of my administration. I'm here tonight to ask you to join me in making it our plan. Together we can embark on this road." applause begins and he receives standing ovation. Shots of Congress giving Reagan a standing ovation. MS Reagan, GEORGE BUSH and Speaker of the House TIP O'NEILL. "Thank you very much. I should have arranged to quit right there." (Laughter)