Wall. This is about an hour and 15 minutes. Good morning, welcome. Im delighted you chose to join us for this the 10th annual Ronald Reagan symposium here at Regent University in virginia beach, virginia, on this cold late winter morning. My name is eric patterson. I serve as the dean of the school of government. I would like to introduce to you one of our senior leaders. To kick off this conference. He is a distinct scholar in academic. He has served as the dean of our college of arts and sciences. He is the author, editor of five books and he currently serves as the executive Vice President for academic affairs. Help me in welcoming to the podium, dr. Morano. Dr. Morano good morning. On behalf of the board of trustees i want to welcome you to the 10th annual Ronald Reagan symposium. This symposium brings together thought leaders to discuss issues around the theme derived from president reagans political career. This years theme the challenges of fostering global freedom, connects to
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