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This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection:
George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
Collection/Office of Origin:
Speechwriting, White House Office of
Series:
Smith, Curt, Files
Subseries:
Chron File, 1989-1992
OA/ID Number:
13888
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13888-043
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Reagan Portraits, Washington D.C., 11/15/89
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Draft One
November 6, 1989
REAGAN
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: REAGAN PORTRAITS
STATE FLOOR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1989
President and Mrs. Reagan. Members of the Reagan
Administration. Members of the White House Historical
Association. Ladies and gentlemen.
It is a pleasure to see two of our dearest friends. And a
President and First Lady who helped bring greatness to America --
and grace to America's House.
( (Let me say: I'm glad to see President Reagan back at the
White House for more than one reason. I still haven't figured
out how to open the lower drawer in the Oval Office desk. )) //
Maybe we can solve that problem when these ceremonies are
over -- just as you've done with so many other problems since
1981. Mr. President, you made this Nation strong at home and
admired abroad. You made the Presidency respected again. You
made America stand tall again.
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And Nancy, Barbara and I are delighted to see you. For
a
grateful people will not soon forget your partnership.
A
poet
once wrote of an America of dignity born of strength If Walt
Whitman were alive today, he might talk of your courage amid
adversity -- of your love of husband and country.
And say,
further, that you embody that definition.
Its really w to have yau 2
What a legacy you've both left. And frankly, how wonderful
you look. ( (In particular, you reversed the conventional wisdom
that a President always ages in office. I hope to confirm it.))
//
These portraits were painted by the noted artist Aaron
Shikler. And donated jointly to the White House for its
permanent art collection by the Petrie Foundation and the White
House Historical Association. Like your eight years in office,
Mr. President, these portraits will teach future generations
about the meaning of America. // I'll confess it: Barbara and
I had a sneak preview. // And looking at them, who can wonder
why the Reagans are so admired?
Look at the portrait of our 40th Chief Executive -- which
will be hung on the State Floor with other 20th Century
Presidents. Reflect on the qualities that make him so special --
kindness and gallantry, decency and humor.
Look, then, at the portrait of Mrs. Reagan: It will hang in
the Ground Floor Corridor with those of the most recent former
First Ladies. Here stands a person who refurbished the White
House with grace and elegance. And who helped millions of
Americans say "No" to drugs -- and "Yes" to life.
( (You know, for years our opponents were hoping to see
President Reagan's back against the wall here in the White House.
// [POINT TO PORTRAIT] But I don't think that is what they had
in mind.) ) 11
3
You remain one of the most beloved Presidents in the history
of this Republic. And as friends, Barbara and I cherish both you
and Mrs. Reagan. What you began, we hope to build upon. And
keep America, as you so often said, Mr. President, "that shining
city on the hill."
And now, it is my pleasure and deep personal honor to
present the official unveiling of the portraits of President and
Mrs. Ronald Reagan.
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