Pelosi Statement on the Death of President Ronald Reagan

Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the death of President Ronald Reagan:

"All Americans are grateful for Ronald Reagan's great leadership and service to our country and admired his special grace, optimism, and humor. He served our country with dignity and he died with dignity.
"It is with great sadness and respect that I extend deepest condolences to Mrs. Reagan and the Reagan family. I hope it is a comfort to them that the whole world mourns their loss and are praying for them at this sad time."