Ronald Reagan 1981: The America I Believe In

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The America I believe in.

On January 20th, 1981 Ronald Reagan during his speech A warrior's pledge said “The price for this freedom at times has been high, but we have never been unwilling to pay that price.” I feel this has never been any more true than now. People have fought and died for this country to protect our rights and keep our country free. As a boy scout at every meeting I recite the pledge of allegiance, the law and the scouts oath. The scout oath says on my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country to obey the scout law and to help other people at all times and keep myself physically strong morally awake. It is my duty as an American boy scout to live the

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