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GOP presidential candidate, Rep. Duncan Hunter appeared on the Mark Levin Show last night to talk about immigration. Levin asks Hunter about the Democrats’ efforts to resurrect the Fairness Doctrine at about 10:30 into the interview. If you’re a conservative and haven’t settled on a candidate for ‘08, Hunter is worth a serious look. Click to play.

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The state of California needs to realign its priorities. For too long, the culture of California politics has perpetuated the growth of government through expansive new programs and benefits, creating chronic budget problems that only seem to be worsening. After weeks of impasse last year, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislators finally came to an agreement that temporarily resolved the state’s oversized budget gap. Now California faces the same problem it did a year ago, this time with a budget deficit of $19.1 billion. This shortfall did not occur overnight. An overly generous entitlement system and plenty of other costly...

Washington DC – Medal of Honor recipient and East County San Diego resident John Finn died today at the age of 100. Finn received the Medal of Honor for actions during Pearl Harbor and was recognized as the oldest living recipient of our nation’s highest military honor. “This is a sad day for our nation and the San Diego community,” said Congressman Hunter. “John was humble, never considering himself much of a hero but, to everyone else, he was part of a special class of American heroes who will forever be remembered for their service and sacrifice. His story will...

WASHINGTON -- The Senate late Thursday defeated Sen. Jim DeMint's bid to require completion of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexico border within a year. The 52-45 vote against DeMint's measure largely followed party lines, with Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio the only Republican to oppose it. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Seneca, S.C., Republican, voted for the DeMint legislation. Four Democrats voted for setting a deadline to complete the border fence: Sens. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, John Rockefeller of West Virginia, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Jon Tester of Montana. DeMint, a Greenville, S.C., Republican who helped lead opposition to...

The commandant of the Marine Corps has asked Congress to put off its planned vote this week on lifting the policy that forbids gays from serving openly in the military. In a letter to Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, Gen. James Conway said lawmakers should wait until a Defense Department study on removing the ban is complete. McCain is the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and has expressed reluctance to changing the Clinton-era "don't ask, don't tell" policy. An "organized and systematic approach" to studying the issue is the best way forward, Conway wrote. "Further, the value...

This interview is part of an ongoing 2010 series of conversations with former Congressman and conservative activist Duncan Hunter. The intent is to keep this rock ribbed conservative’s ideas in the public square which will hopefully help guide his former colleagues still in office, as well as inspire the American people to embrace his Reaganesque views on American life and politics. God willing, Hunter will seek the presidency again in 2012, but for now he is concentrating on helping the GOP regain the majority in the House by campaigning for conservatives across the West. AJM: Hello Congressman, first off, I’d...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- DeVore for California is privileged to announced that former Congressman Duncan Hunter, Sr., has endorsed Chuck DeVore for United States Senate in the California Republican primary. Former Congressman Hunter has a distinguished record in our nation's service. He served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971 as an officer in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment. In 1980, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the "Reagan Revolution." In the course of a distinguished 28-year career in Congress, he established himself as a leading conservative voice on national security and foreign affairs....

It's crunch time in the volatile battle for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, as Chuck DeVore and Carly Fiorina scramble to inherit voters peeling away from Tom Campbell as they become more familiar with his record and philosophy. Every bit helps in the final stretch of a fluid race, and it's my understanding DeVore will soon be announcing former San Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter, Sr., is endorsing him for U.S. Senate. Given that Hunter made his mark as an unwavering advocate for a robust national defense, his endorsement burnishes DeVore's argument that his national security credentials are an asset...

38. U.S. DOES NOT CONDONE TORTURE -- (House of Representatives - November 15, 2005) (Mr. HUNTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, around the world right now American troops are being disserved by a mistake promulgated by the American and international news media to the effect that American law allows torture. That is the lie that is being propagated by electronic and written news media around the world. Mr. Speaker, we have the law here. It is title 18, section 2340A; and I want to read it. It says, ``Whoever...

Back when he was a student at San Diego State, Congressman Duncan Hunter, R-Lakeside, often shot trap and skeet at the San Diego Shotgun Sports Association on what now is the Marine Corps Air Station. “It was a great, central place for us and all San Diegans to shoot, a place for veterans and wounded warriors to go shoot, too,” Hunter said yesterday. But in October 2008, the range was closed by the Marine Corps due to environmental concerns. The Marines said too much lead was leaving the range and damaging nearby environmentally sensitive areas. “This range has been there...

This interview is part of an ongoing series of conversations with former Congressman and conservative activist Duncan Hunter. The intent is to keep this rock ribbed conservative’s ideas and in the public square which will hopefully help guide his former colleagues still in office, as well as inspire the American people to embrace his Reaganesque views on American politics. With any luck, Hunter will seek the presidency again in 2012, but for now he is concentrating on helping the GOP regain the majority in the House by supporting a lineup of like-minded, young conservatives running for seats currently held by...

This interview is part of an ongoing series of conversations with former Congressman and conservative activist Duncan Hunter. The intent is to keep this rock ribbed conservative’s ideas and in the public square which will hopefully help guide his former colleagues still in office, as well as inspire the American people to embrace his Reaganesque views on American politics. With any luck, Hunter will seek the presidency again in 2012, but for now he is concentrating on helping the GOP regain the majority in the House by supporting a lineup of like-minded, young conservatives running for seats currently held by...

In an effort to quell the immigration debate raging across the country, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) plans to reintroduce an amendment in a financial regulation bill that would force the federal government to finally complete the fence along the southern border. His plan calls for the completion of 700 miles of double fencing along the U.S./Mexico border, something that has been kicked down the road several years since the Reagan amnesty in the mid-80s. The amendment asks Congress to follow through with the completion Fence Act of 2006 before moving forward with comprehensive immigration reform. Once the Secure Fence Act...

AJM: Hello Mr. Hunter, thanks for calling back. You actually have some time now? DH: Well, I'm waiting in line for jury pool selection, so I have time until they call us in. AJM: That's great. Let me put you on my speaker phone so I can record this. DH: By the way. Can you get a hold of Chuck DeVore? AJM: yeah, I think so. DH: I finally got the chance to listen to his message last night he left on my phone last week. Call him and tell him I'd be more than happy to endorse him. AJM:...

More than two-dozen cities and counties in southern Texas joined by environmentalists and immigrant-rights organizations are calling on two lawmakers to end their push for additional fencing along the nation’s boundary with Mexico. In a letter to Senate leaders May 6, the Texas Border Coalition and others argued that the approximately 650 miles of fencing already constructed in recent years has divided communities, negatively impacted the environment and cost taxpayers a fortune. They say that despite investing $2.6 billion so far, the barrier’s value in stopping the flow of illegal immigration and drug traffickers from Mexico hasn’t been studied. The...

The can of worms has finally been opened by the legislators in Arizona regarding the illegal immigrant squatters there. Other states now realize that they too are a mirror image of foreign nationals moving into their communities, without the permission of the US Government or the American people. The fuse has been lite, owing to the building crime wave in Phoenix and other cities, which has encroached across the border. For at least twenty years or more of neglect, millions of illegal immigrants families have chosen to break the law of this sovereign country and trespass on its soil. Now...

Washington DC – Congressman Duncan Hunter made the following statement following a not guilty verdict in the case of Navy SEAL Matthew McCabe, who faced court-martial for his involvement in capturing one of Iraq’s most dangerous terrorists: “This was the absolute right decision,” said Congressman Hunter. “The military justice system worked in this case and the other acquittals of Navy SEALs involved in the same incident, putting our war fighters above a known terrorist responsible for the killing and mutilation of several private security contractors. “Still, it’s troubling that charges were brought against these individuals in the first place. Doing...

A retired Congressman thinks politicians who want to condemn the controversial immigration law in Arizona should take a second look at their oaths of office. Duncan Lee Hunter, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, hasn't read the Arizona law but from what's he's heard, it sounds to him like the cities and counties declaring resolutions against the state need to reexamine their oaths of office. “Do they also oppose the federal law that says it’s illegal to come into this country without coming in the right way?” Hunter asked when interviewed at a San Diego golf tournament to...

SHOW UP FOR ARIZONA'S IMMIGRATION LAW With Congressman Duncan Hunter & Sam Crump for Congress (Co-Sponsor of SB-1070) Arizonans support this law & 61% of America Supports this Law, so why is the media only covering the Left-Wing, Pro Amnesty Legislation? We need to make some noise. Please join us to support Arizona (and have a little fun in the process) Friday, May 21st 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek 6811 East Cave Creek Road Live Bull Riding and Dancing Music by “Tumbleweed Junction” $50 per person includes barbeque buffet dinner R.S.V.P to Sarah Raybon...