US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was out at the Reagan Library to give his first speech since joining the USSC. Since the event was at the Reagan Library, his speech covered everything from his time in the Reagan White House to his first days as Chief Justice. From all the discussion afterwards, everyone was very impressed with Roberts. He is very intelligent and funny. One memorable quote:
When I was a judge in the DC Circuit Court we used to spend a lot of time figuring out exactly what the Supreme Court's decisions meant; now it doesn't matter so much.
Thank's to my mother-in-law's phone manner, we somehow were given reserved seats, 8th row center. In the audience, I recognized Michael Reagan (Reagan's adopted child and radio talk show host), Kenneth Starr ( Independent Counsel who investigated various Clinton transgressions), George Schultz (former Secretary of State), and Nancy Reagan.
After the speech, we migrated to the "hanger" where Air Force One is housed. The Air Force One exhibit is very impressive, with the actual 707 bolted to three concrete pillars, thirty feet in the air. I didn't take the tour this time, but walk thru the plane if you ever get a chance. The plane is a lot smaller on the inside, and not that nice, covered with blue vinyl and sheepskin seats. But walking thru gives you an amazing sense of history of the plane and it's occupants.
The catering at the Library is awesome. I've been to three dinners now and have been impressed with the food every time. Last night's menu was filet (over mushroom risotto?), and mousse in a chocolate cup for dessert.
Great speaker + great seats + great eats = great night.
