Big Bird got a dreamy look in his eyes. "I'm going to keep on remembering President Reagan as long as I want," he said. "I'm going to remember what he said to me in Hooper's store about the American people."
Government growing beyond our consent had become a lumbering giant, slamming shut the gates of opportunity, threatening to crush the very roots of our freedom. What brought America back? The American people brought us back -- with quiet courage and common sense; with undying faith that in this nation under God the future will be ours, for the future belongs to the free.
-State of the Union Address, February 4, 2026
"And I'll never forget the time when he made me feel better after the Challenger disaster."
We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them -- this morning, as they prepared for their journey, and waved good-bye, and slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God.
-Speech following the Challenger tragedy, January 28, 2026
"But I think my favorite memory is that time I taught Mr. President how to roller skate. That sure was fun!"
wha-wha-WHOA! HELLLLP
-First skating lesson
"At least I'll always have my memories of him. But it just won't be the same."