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"Nancy Reagan once wrote that nothing could prepare you for living in
the White House. She was right, of course. But we had a head start,
because we were fortunate to benefit from her proud example, and her
warm and generous advice. Our former first lady redefined the role in
her time here. Later, in her long goodbye with President Reagan, she
became a voice on behalf of millions of families going through the
depleting, aching reality of Alzheimer's, and took on a new role, as
advocate, on behalf of treatments that hold the potential and the
promise to improve and save lives."— President Barack Obama and first
lady Michelle Obama.
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"Laura and I are saddened by the loss of former first lady Nancy Reagan.
Mrs. Reagan was fiercely loyal to her beloved husband, and that
devotion was matched only by her devotion to our country. Her influence
on the White House was complete and lasting. During her time as first
lady and since, she raised awareness about drug abuse and breast cancer.
When we moved into the White House, we benefited from her work to make
those historic rooms beautiful." — George W. Bush, former U.S.
president.
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"Nancy was an extraordinary woman: a gracious first lady, proud mother
and devoted wife to President Reagan — her Ronnie. Her strength of
character was legendary, particularly when tested by the attempted
assassination of the president, and throughout his battle with
Alzheimer's. She leaves a remarkable legacy of good." — Bill Clinton,
former president, and Hillary Clinton, Democratic presidential candidate
and former secretary of state.
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"Nancy Reagan was totally devoted to President Reagan, and we take
comfort that they will be reunited once more. George and I send our
prayers and condolences to her family." — Barbara Bush, former first
lady.
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"I remember Nancy as a noble woman who supported President Reagan and
stood by his side. She will be remembered as a great friend of the State
of Israel." — Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minster.
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"Ronald and Nancy Reagan served America with unique distinction. She was
his indispensable partner in the White House, as she had been when he
was Governor of California. As he was a great President, so she was a
great First Lady. The Reagans were also great friends of Canada. Mila
and I had many wonderful visits with them. I will always remember our
wives together at Ottawa Airport, and President Reagan saying to me:
'You know, Brian, for a couple of Irishmen, we sure married up.' Theirs
was a great love story, and we cherish their memory and our friendship. —
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who delivered a eulogy
at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
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"Rosalynn and I are saddened by the passing of former First Lady Nancy
Reagan. She will always be admired for her strength of conviction and
her lifelong devotion to her husband. Her 'just say no' campaign
prevented many young people from falling prey to the allure of drug use;
and her advocacy for stem cell research raised public awareness and
influenced decision makers about vital research for Alzheimer's disease.
We extend our condolences to her family at this difficult time." —
Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president.
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"Nancy Reagan lived a remarkable life and will be remembered for her
strength and grace. On behalf of all Californians, Anne and I extend our
deepest condolences to the Reagan family." — Jerry Brown, California
governor.
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"Nancy Reagan was one of my heroes. She served as First Lady with
unbelievable power, class and grace and left her mark on the world.
She's with her Ronnie now, but those of us she left behind will miss her
dearly." — Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor.
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"Nancy Reagan will be remembered for her deep passion for this nation
and love for her husband, Ronald. The Reagan family is in our prayers." —
Ted Cruz, Republican presidential candidate and U.S. senator from
Texas.
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"A woman of strength and wit, Nancy Reagan's dedication to our country
was matched only by that of her husband. Theirs was one of our nation's
great love stories and a model of shared devotion to our country.
America is stronger and better for their service." — John Kasich,
Republican presidential candidate and governor of Ohio.
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"Today our nation mourns the loss of Nancy Reagan, a true example of
integrity and grace. My prayers are with the entire Reagan family." —
Marco Rubio, Republican presidential candidate and U.S. senator from
Florida.
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"Nancy Reagan was an exemplary first lady. Even after her time in the
White House, she was an outspoken advocate for stem-cell research to
find a cure for Alzheimer's. Nancy Reagan had a good heart, and she will
be dearly missed." — Bernie Sanders, Democratic presidential candidate
and U.S. senator from Vermont.
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"Nancy Reagan, the wife of a truly great President, was an amazing
woman. She will be missed!" — Donald Trump, Republican presidential
candidate and businessman.
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"A central part of the Reagan team, Nancy brought sound judgement,
loyalty, insight and experience to the Reagan presidency, which had a
powerful and constructive effect on the 1980s and decades to follow." — Donald Rumsfeld, former U.S. secretary of defense under Presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush.
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"Nancy Reagan embodied what it means to represent America as first lady
and her dignified and warm demeanor inspired America. Mrs. Reagan will
go down in history as a woman who left her own mark on the White House
and our country. She was a longtime friend and supporter of many in our
party, and will be sorely missed." — Reince Priebus, Republican National
Committee chairman.
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"For Ronald Reagan, and in many respects for the country during his
administration, she was our own Iron Lady. She was really the person
behind President Reagan that gave him his strength and his security and
his love. You know, she was everything to Ronald Reagan. I think our
nation owes her a debt of gratitude because of the extraordinary support
that she was able to give the president during his entire time in
office." — John Heubusch, executive director of the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Foundation and Library.
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"With the passing of Nancy Reagan, we say a final goodbye to the days of
Ronald Reagan. With charm, grace, and a passion for America, this
couple reminded us of the greatness and the endurance of the American
experiment. Some underestimate the influence of a First Lady but from
Martha and Abigail through Nancy and beyond, these women have shaped
policy, strengthened resolve, and drawn on our better angels. God and
Ronnie have finally welcomed a choice soul home." — Mitt Romney, former Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor.
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"Nancy Reagan was an example to us all of graciousness, loyalty and
dignity in good times and bad. She was an exemplary first lady. I will
always remember her as a dear friend and patriot and as one-half of a
love story that Hollywood couldn't have written any better." — John McCain, 2008 Republican presidential nominee and current U.S. senator from Arizona.
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"We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Nancy Reagan. She
was a constant source of support and strength for our parents and our
family, and we remain grateful to her and President Reagan for their
decades of friendship." — Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower,
daughters of former U.S. President Richard Nixon.
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"With the passing of former first lady Nancy Reagan the California
Institute for Regenerative Medicine has lost a good friend and a
champion of stem cell research. Her call to protect the ability of
scientists to 'pursue medical miracle possibilities" echoed the feelings
of millions of Americans looking to stem cell research for help in
battling deadly diseases. We, and patients everywhere, were fortunate to
have such a great champion for the work that we do." — Jonathan Thomas,
board chairman for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
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"America has lost one of the truly great First Ladies today. Nancy
Reagan was a full partner of President Reagan in all his endeavors. Her
elegance, love of husband and family, and devotion to our country will
be remembered by all." — Jim Brulte, chairman of the California
Republican Party.
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"I was privileged to know Nancy and Ronald Reagan for more than 50 years
and greatly valued their friendship. I am saddened by the news of
Nancy's passing. She will be greatly missed, and I look forward to being
reunited some day in the future in heaven. One of Nancy's most
wonderful qualities was her steadfast and loyal support for her husband.
She was an extraordinary first lady." — The Rev. Billy Graham.
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