In remarks to the press recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo said you
don't know what to expect next in this election. I don't mind admitting
that the idea of what could be next strikes me with dread.
Families of leaders who were assassinated or survived assassination attempts are speaking out.
To
Donald Trump: I am the daughter of a man who was shot by someone who
got his inspiration from a movie, someone who believed if he killed the
President the actress from that movie would notice him. Your glib and
horrifying comment about "Second Amendment people" was heard around the
world. It was heard by sane and decent people who shudder at your
fondness for verbal violence. It was heard by your supporters, many of
whom gleefully and angrily yell, "Lock her up!" at your rallies. It was
heard by the person sitting alone in a room, locked in his own dark
fantasies, who sees unbridled violence as a way to make his mark in the
world, and is just looking for ideas. Yes, Mr. Trump, words matter. But
then you know that, which makes this all even more horrifying.
From William Kennedy Smith and Jean Kennedy Smith:
By William Kennedy Smith and Jean Kennedy Smith August 10 William
Kennedy Smith and Jean Kennedy Smith are the nephew and sister of
President John. F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who was
assassinated on June 6, 1968.
On April 4, 1968, the day the
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed, Robert Kennedy was
campaigning for the presidency in Indianapolis. Bobby conveyed the news
of King’s death to a shattered, mostly black audience. He took pains to
remind those whose first instinct may have been toward violence that
President John F. Kennedy had also been shot and killed. Bobby went on,
“What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the
United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not
violence and lawlessness, but is love, and wisdom, and compassion toward
one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer
within our country, whether they be white or whether they be black.” Read more >>>>
The funeral for former First Lady Nancy Reagan was held at the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley CA. Rev. Stuart Kenworthy,
Vicar of the National Cathedral, officiated. First Lady Michelle Obama,
Former President George W. Bush, former First Ladies Laura Bush and
Rosalynn Carter attended. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy was there along
with other former First Daughters Lynda Johnson Robb and Tricia Nixon
Cox. I am pretty sure I saw Susan Ford Bales. Nancy Pelosi, Arnold
Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were there and also Former First Lady,
Senator, Secretary of State, and next President of the United States,
Hillary Clinton.
Former
President George W. Bush, left, and Hillary Clinton arrive at the
funeral service for Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library, Friday, March 11, 2016 in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C.
Hong)
Former
Canadian PM Brian Mulroney, Former Secretary of State James Baker, Tom
Brokaw, Patti Davis, and Ron Reagan gave stirring and humorous
eulogies. Ron, endearingly, had a little bit of trouble controlling
his emotion near the end of his tribute.
The Ave Maria, Amazing Grace, and the Battle Hymn of the Republic were sung.
The Ave Maria, Amazing Grace, and the Battle Hymn of the Republic were sung.
SIMI
VALLEY, CA - MARCH 11: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter (L), Caroline
Kennedy and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (R) follow
the casket during funeral and burial services for former first lady
Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on March 11, 2016
in Simi Valley, California. The first lady is being buried at the
library next to her husband, who died on June 5, 2004. Nancy Reagan died
of heart failure at the age of 94. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Rosalynn
Carter, left, Caroline Kennedy, center, and Hillary Clinton, right,
leave the funeral service for former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Friday, March 11, 2016, in Simi
Valley, calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Former
first lady Rosalynn Carter (L-R), Caroline Kennedy, and Hillary Clinton
walk to the grave site after the funeral of Nancy Reagan at the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, United States,
March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Former
first lady Rosalynn Carter (L-R), Caroline Kennedy, and Hillary Clinton
walk to the grave site after the funeral of Nancy Reagan at the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, United States,
March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
SIMI
VALLEY, CA - MARCH 11: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
Clinton follows the casket during funeral and burial services for former
first lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on
March 11, 2016 in Simi Valley, California. The first lady is being
buried at the library next to her husband, who died on June 5, 2004.
Nancy Reagan died of heart failure at the age of 94. (Photo by David
McNew/Getty Images)
The
casket was led outside by a piper who also played Amazing Grace and
Going Home. A military band played Danny Boy, God Bless America, the
Navy Hymn, and America the Beautiful.
Former
secretary of state James Baker (L) waits in a receiving line with
former first lady Rosalynn Carter (C) and former first lady Hillary
Clinton (R) as they pay their respects during the funeral for former
first lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in
Simi Valley, California March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Former
first lady Rosalynn Carter (L) and former first lady Hillary Clinton
wait in line to pay their respects during the funeral for former first
lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi
Valley, California March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Patti
Davis, left, greets Rosalynn Carter as Hillary Clinton touches the
casket during the graveside service for Nancy Reagan at the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library, Friday, March 11, 2016 in Simi Valley,
Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Former
first lady Rosalynn Carter (C) greets Patti Davis as she and former
first lady Hillary Clinton (R) pay their respects during the funeral for
former first lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library in Simi Valley, California March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Patti
Davis, left, greets Rosalynn Carter as Hillary Clinton looks at the
casket during the graveside service for Nancy Reagan at the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library, Friday, March 11, 2016 in Simi Valley,
Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The sky opened up and it poured. That is always a good sign and a blessing at a funeral.
Patti
and Ron did a great job. The arrangements were beautiful. Condolences
to the family and best compliments on a beautiful service and memorial
to your mom.
Hillary sat down with Andrea Mitchell prior to the ceremonies.
Hillary Clinton’s statement on her comments about the Reagans' record on HIV and AIDS: pic.twitter.com/RtIs0zpJfk
