Ronald Reagan, addressing U.N. on June 19, 1982:
I speak today as both a citizen of the United States and of the world. … My people have sent me here today to speak for them as citizens of the world, which they truly are, for we Americans are drawn from every nationality represented in this chamber today.

Newt Gingrich addressing GOP on June 8, 2009:
Let me be clear. I am not a citizen of the world! I think the entire concept is intellectual nonsense and stunningly dangerous.

As the leadership vacuum of the republicans continues, Newt, one of the most recognizable faces duking it out for leader of the faith, is the one most in need of a speechwriter who understands Google, youtube and the internet. This is one of a several fairly significant gaffes. You know Obama's writers used Regan's language on purpose... and it worked beautifully to illustrate the intellectual bankruptcy of the current republican leadership. It's actually kind of funny to watch Newt repeatedly hoist himself on his own petard.