By the Grace of G‑d
12 Nissan, 5741
[April 16, 1981]
Brooklyn, N.Y.
President Ronald Reagan
The White House
Washington
Greeting and Blessing:
Thank you very much, dear Mr. President, for your good wishes on the occasion of my birthday.
As I noted in my remarks at the annual celebration last night, your kind and thoughtful congratulatory message is doubly reassuring. While all of us are still under impact of the recent trying days for you and the Nation, in connection with the demented attempt on your life (Heaven forfend!), it is remarkable, and most gratifying, that the President has been able to give personal attention also to matters which, under the circumstances, might have justifiably been postponed, or overlooked.
Your message, particularly in reference to the importance of emphasizing moral and ethical values in education, is as meaningful as it is timely. It is heartening to know that you, Mr. President, and your administration are committed to upgrading the education of all the citizens of this country.
Please be assured that we in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, along with all good citizens of this country, continue to pray for your rapid and complete recovery, and for your robust health consistently thereafter, so that you can carry out the awesome responsibilities of the President of this great and leading Nation in the world. In keeping with our basic belief that everything is by Divine Providence, how much more so being elected to the highest office in the land, we are convinced that G‑d has endowed you with the capabilities and strength to carry out your G‑d-given responsibilities in the fullest measure, with joy and gladness of heart.
There is no better way in which I can reciprocate your good wishes than by reiterating the Divine promise to our Patriarch Abraham, “I will bless them that bless thee” (Gen. 12:3). May you and the First Lady and all your family be blessed with all good from the Source of all blessings.
With utmost esteem and blessing,
Cordially,
M. Schneerson
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