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To: Ilaine who wrote (58588)	10/12/1999 2:20:00 AM
From: E	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

Blue, nobody has ever said that Reagan wasn't president of this country at a time of tumultuous international change, and nobody ever said that actions of his, however they originated, however influenced by others they were, didn't have historical resonance. The full judgment of what contribution Reagan's policies made during the period of Soviet collapse awaits further releases of material from the Soviet archives. One's own judgment of Reagan would of course depend somewhat on where one sat as policies associated with his presidency touched one. I am sure that the thousands of dead Nicaraguan civilians, if they could speak from the darkness into which his policy innovations cast them, might add a plaintive chord to the current symphony of praise. I agree with you--it was a wonderful day, when the wall fell.

To: Ilaine who wrote (58588)	10/12/1999 12:14:00 PM
From: Zoltan!	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

>>Did you see that RR was picked as one of the 100 most influential people of the millenium by A&E? Or more accurately, a panel of scholars FOR A&E. They also credited RR with helping end the cold war, I didn't see the segment, but they have a quote in the promo of him saying, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall," and then film of the Berlin wall being torn down. That was one of the happiest moments of my life. I never thought I'd live to see that day. It still makes me cry. I was waiting for your take. I guess it will be repeated.