Relevant quote

Dear editor:

George Will’s March 26 column in The Sentinel-Record was very informative. The article addressed past and present, good and bad diplomacy, and contained some quotes made by former presidents that support the truths in his article.

In my opinion, one of the most important (and relevant) quotes in his column was by former President Ronald Reagan: When dealing with the Soviets one should remember that “they reserve unto themselves the right to commit any crime, to lie, to cheat in order to attain their goals.”

To make a point, let’s take this quote out of context regarding our relationship with the Soviets, and bring the quote home to the political dishonesty we are witnessing today by the leadership of the good old USA.

Doesn’t Mr. Reagan’s statement describe America’s current leadership in the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the White House? Have you seen any limitation to what they will do to take away our freedom and undermine democracy in our country?

Furthermore, in a different article, former President Eisenhower (our 34th president) was credited with saying (paraphrased) let’s not be in a hurry to make our mistakes. Based on the action that our current leaders have taken since Jan. 20 this year, don’t you wish the administration of today’s 46th president had recognized and followed the wisdom in the above-stated quote of our 34th president?

Robert Sowell Hot Springs