George W. Bush,
Proclamation 7794
“ It is my sad duty to announce officially the death of Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States, on June 5, 2004.We are blessed to live in a Nation, and a world, that have been shaped by the will, the leadership, and the vision of Ronald Reagan.With an unshakable faith in the values of our country and the character of our people, Ronald Reagan renewed America's confidence and restored our Nation. His optimism, strength, and humility epitomized the American spirit. He always told us that for America the best was yet to come. ”
