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Reagan Statue Unveiled on Hill

Bronze statue graces Capitol rotunda

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(AP) – An overjoyed and teary-eyed Nancy Reagan watched with delight as a bronze statue of her beloved late husband Ronald Reagan was unveiled at the US Capitol today. Reagan-era policymakers also looked on in the Capitol's Rotunda as blue cloth was pulled to reveal a 7-foot statue that casts the 40th president flashing his legendary aw-shucks grin.

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan walks to the podium with former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, left, and a Capitol police officer during a ceremony to unveil a statue of her husband.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan walks to the podium with former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, left, and a Capitol police officer during a ceremony to unveil a statue of her husband.   (AP Photo)
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan wipes a tear as she stands with House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan wipes a tear as she stands with House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington.   (AP Photo)
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan stands with House Minority Leader John Boehner, center of Ohio, and former Secretary of state James A. Baker III, during a ceremony to unveil the statue.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan stands with House Minority Leader John Boehner, center of Ohio, and former Secretary of state James A. Baker III, during a ceremony to unveil the statue.   (AP Photo)
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan embraces former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, right, during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan embraces former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, right, during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda.   (AP Photo)
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You have got to be shtting me!!! Reply
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Jun 3, 09 12:57 PM CDT
I shit you, John, in the john everyday! BAAWAAHAAAAAAAA!
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Jun 3, 09 6:17 PM CDT
Ya..what the hell took so long? Way to go..Puke, Puke!
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Jun 3, 09 12:56 PM CDT
He deserves his own Lincoln or, Jefferson-sized memorial. Way to go, Ron! Love, Bonzo and the USA. Reply
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