I am 17 years old, and I am a junior at Chaminade High School. I enjoy frequent reading and research of business and politics. Last week, I attended the Reagan lecture with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at the Reagan Library.

I was allowed to attend this event courtesy of the library as a part of their education outreach into the community.

The lecture was part of a series of speeches given each year at the library by influential leaders of American society.

Mitt Romney is definitely an influential leader in our American society, and he was a great choice. Mitt has fantastic experience in the private sector as well as in the area of public service.

As a connoisseur of business and politics, this was very special for me.

Gov. Romney was able to blend his experiences and knowledge to lend his thoughts on the state of affairs at home and abroad.

Mr. Romney’s speech provided me with a sense of inspiration to work hard and to follow my dreams because he is proof that dreams can be accomplished.

As a young adult interested in politics, this Reagan lecture confirmed America as the greatest country in the world.

We should never be afraid to voice our opinion and to support causes we believe in.

This is our country and we shall always be proud and honored to live in this great nation of the United States of America.
Michael Millar
Thousand Oaks