Ronald Reagan - A Time for Choosing (October 27, 1964)

This is an excerpt of the 30 minute speech supporting the Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater. Reagan speaks of big government, high taxation, and the "war on poverty." He addresses foreign policy issues including the risk of appeasement, "peace through strength," and the Vietnam War. The speech establishes Reagan as an important figure in the conservative wing of the Republican party.

To a significant degree, Ronald Reagan's election to the presidency stems from this speech, given on national television on behalf of, and sponsored by, Barry Goldwater's 1964 presidential campaign. The speech remains amazingly fresh as a statement of modern American conservative philosophy four decades after it was delivered.

Here is a link to the full transcript: http://www.reaganlibrary.com/reagan/speeches/rendezvous.asp

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[midna007]

And THAT ladies and gentlemen, is what an American President looks like.

[Chris6134]

well, let the countdown begin for the death of liberals: 13 months and 1/2 ^_^

God Bless Ronald Reagan

[ninmachine109]

funny, you don't see any Liberals bitching about this guy

[midna007]

@sharafseethat Look a little deeper than the skin why don't you?

[sharafseethat]

@midna007 white?

[realworldbycj]

No more policy of appeasement!!! Go Ron!!!

[realworldbycj]

I vote Ronald Reagan 2012!!! Oh, wait, dang it!!! Cant!!! Well, I still vote Ronald Reagan!!! At least he gets why we're at war!!!

[GenerationXT]

Wow..I'll watch this. Screw the 2012 debates.

[Txman1996]

The Great Communicator!

[Chris6134]

@phoenixbornagain That's great news Phoenix.

[phoenixbornagain]

@Chris6134 Looking forward to it. I hear there wont even be a hunting license needed or limits

[Chris6134]

ok the countdown for liberal extinction shall be in less than 10 months from now ^_^