Regan Speech Analysis

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In the speech that Regan makes, it is notable that he is making the speech as a happy man who is proud of the achievements that he had implemented through the 8-year term he served. Through the speech the president makes, it is notable that he gives stories that he had in the past. He is able to highlight the many achievements that he had made, and this is a process that can be seen to be motivating to people that were involved. He was thankful for the support that he had received during his term.
Regan is able to make me feel to be part of the American political system and helps me feel that I am part of the democracy that is in the country. He clearly states how grateful he is with regard to the support he has as well to the citizens that helped place him in the president office. This is a factor that helps me feel like I am part of the presidency and I was the
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The other words that the president gives as part of his speech are notable as he encourages all the citizens to be defenders of democracy. The majority of the people that he addresses are to be given the information to the stand the country will take while under the leadership of the president.
In listening to both speeches, it is notable that one can be able to see a similarity in the message that both leaders are trying to send out to the citizens. The delivery of this message is also seen to be similar in some manner as the presidents use both stories as well as the policies that they have in their minds to facilitate the growth of the country as well as the international relations. Both presidents are also able to make me feel like I am part of the political system that the country has as well as the

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