Clarity of Purpose

An address on the Rebbe's birthday, shortly after the assassination attempt on US President Ronald Reagan's life.

On March 30, 1981, crazed gunman, John Hinckley attempted to kill President Ronald Reagan. Shortly there-after the Rebbe, of righteous memory, spoke of the shocking nature of the crime, and the root cause of such evil.

The best way to heal illness is through preventive measures. The disease of crime is a reality, but recognizing that it is real should bring about real change. The education system must reorient itself to stop this disease before it manifests. We are not calling for a "new" resolution, but rather a return to the values accepted by the citizens of this country and by all nations.