Rabbi Milton Balkany gave the following invocation in the presence of President Ronald Reagan and the First Lady Nancy Reagan. The Rabbi praises while at the same time supports and exalts the President’s policies as leading the free world to a better future for all.

“We have gathered to pay tribute to our beloved President Ronald Reagan, and to thank the Almighty for His gift to our blessed country and nation. We are grateful for the inspired leadership of such a gracious and heroic figure of historic stature.

As our President he has been the architect of a foreign policy which is endowed with strength, endurance and of progress. With his insight and instruction President Reagan has masterfully minded the construction of an epoch in history that towers above the events and accomplishments of the past. This has been an era that has been designed into eternity as a powerhouse furthering the cause of freedom.

The President has created conduits of communications and commerce with the world and he has opened windows which have forged frontiers of friendship. With his natural resourcefulness President Reagan has earned international respect.

With deep gratitude and thankfulness upon the dedication of this magnificently awesome structure we implore Your protection, love and blessings upon Ronald Reagan and his supportive wife Nancy as well as upon these United States of America and all the world.

You recognize and accept a thought as a perfect prayer. Amen.”

With much love and respect Rabbi Milton Balkany delivered this inspiring speech with honor and praise for President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy.