What they're saying in the U.S. and abroad about Reagan

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"Hillary and I will always remember President Ronald Reagan for the way he personified the indomitable optimism of the American people and for keeping America at the forefront of the fight for freedom for people everywhere. It is fitting that a piece of the Berlin Wall adorns the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington."

— Bill Clinton

"More than two decades after he was first elected president, the Republican Party still bears his imprint. Because Ronald Reagan lived, people across the globe live in greater freedom and prosperity."

— Ed Gillespie, Republican National Committee chairman

"America has lost an icon. Ronald Reagan's leadership will inspire Americans for generations to come. His patriotism and devotion to our country will never be forgotten."

— Tom Daschle, Senate Minority Leader

"On foreign policy he will be honored as the president who won the Cold War, and his 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall' will be linked forever with President Kennedy's 'Ich bin ein Berliner.' President Reagan and Nancy were always very gracious to the Kennedy family, and they are both very much in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time."
 
— Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.

"His phrase 'evil empire' became a household word in Russia. Russians like a straightforward person, be he enemy or friend. They despise a wishy-washy person."

— Vladimir Bukovsky,

former Soviet dissident

"The sun has set on the remarkable life of the great man who reminded us it is always morning in America."

— Gov. George Pataki, R-N.Y.