WASHINGTON (UPI) -- President Barack Obama Monday praised former President Ronald Reagan for his ability to give people "a sense of confidence and optimism."
In an oped piece published in USA Today, Obama said the 40th president, who was born 100 years ago Feb. 6, "understood that while we may see the world differently and hold different opinions about what's best for our country, the fact remains that we are all patriots who put the welfare of our fellow citizens above all else."
Obama noted his policy differences with Reagan, who was a Republican, but wrote, "There is no denying his leadership in the world, or his gift for communicating his vision for America."
The president hailed Reagan's ability to be friends with adversaries like Democratic House Speaker Tip O'Neill, to compromise on issues like Social Security and taxes and "work with leaders of all political persuasions to advance the cause of freedom, democracy and security ... including reducing nuclear weapons and imagining a world, ultimately, without nuclear weapons."
Above all, Obama said, Reagan gave the American people a "sense of confidence and optimism."
"He understood that it is always 'Morning in America.' That was his gift, and we remain forever grateful."
Reagan died in 2004.
In an oped piece published in USA Today, Obama said the 40th president, who was born 100 years ago Feb. 6, "understood that while we may see the world differently and hold different opinions about what's best for our country, the fact remains that we are all patriots who put the welfare of our fellow citizens above all else."
Obama noted his policy differences with Reagan, who was a Republican, but wrote, "There is no denying his leadership in the world, or his gift for communicating his vision for America."
The president hailed Reagan's ability to be friends with adversaries like Democratic House Speaker Tip O'Neill, to compromise on issues like Social Security and taxes and "work with leaders of all political persuasions to advance the cause of freedom, democracy and security ... including reducing nuclear weapons and imagining a world, ultimately, without nuclear weapons."
Above all, Obama said, Reagan gave the American people a "sense of confidence and optimism."
"He understood that it is always 'Morning in America.' That was his gift, and we remain forever grateful."
Reagan died in 2004.
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