New Ronald Reagan statue at U.S. Capitol
Obama invoked the 40th president's trademark optimism, calling him a leader who understood that the bonds that unite Americans are stronger than the disagreements that divide them, the political parties included. He also said Reagan's sunny outlook was sorely needed during a difficult time of economic and global challenges."That was powerful. That was important. And we are better off for the extraordinary leadership that he showed," Obama said. Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times
