As my team was helping me get ready, i was reminded of a line from emerson i dont quote poetry often. President reagan quoted in westminster in 1982. An institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man, and there is no man who did more than reagan to restore americas confidence and human freedom in the post world war ii era. There is no better event than continuing that work by launching this new institution 40 years after america sent our 40th president to the white house. People watching online and those in this room are students of president reagan. As a kid growing up in california, i got to see him in action as the governor. It was a very different california then. [laughter] but it was Ronald Reagan as governor who believed in the promise of america and our people. He understood that no other nation under god was conceived in liberty quite the way that we are. His deep, innate understanding of americas exceptional place in the world gave him the strength to face down the soviet
Thanks, roger, ben, and all the trustees and staff for making this event possible. It is really special to be here today. Im honored you asked me to inaugurate the center for freedom of democracy. [microphone feedback] as my team was helping me get ready, i was reminded of a line from emerson i dont quote poetry often. President reagan quoted in westminster in 1982. Westminster in 1982. An institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man, and there is no man who did more than reagan to restore americas confidence and human freedom in the post world war ii era. There is no better event than continuing that work by launching this new institution 40 years after america sent our 40th president to the white house. People watching online and those in this room are students of president reagan. As a kid growing up in california, i got to see him in action as the governor. It was a very different california then. [laughter] but it was Ronald Reagan as governor who believed in the promise of
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[applause] vice pres. Biden hi. Thank you all for being here. I to want to remind everyone this event has been set up to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Keep your mask on when you are speaking. Thank you for being here. At the end of the program, we will give you guidance to take a socially distanced photo. Vice pres. Biden in case you want one. I thought i was supposed to come up this way. Good afternoon, everyone. Lets get energy. My name is tim mahomes. I appreciate everyone being here. I want to thank reverend barker for your hospitality and for convening what we know is a very important discussion in our community. Vice president joe biden, dr. Jill biden is in the house, i believe, somewhere. [inaudible] she always does. Id like to welcome both of you here for what you know is a town of love, unity and compassion. You spent most of your career unifying people, bringing people together. Much like your hometown, scranton, youve often talked about family values. Working clas