(Fred) Thompson gets a look at NH

New Hampshire Union Leader ^ | June 28, 2007 | Stephen Beale

[Josh Painter]

BEDFORD – Hinting strongly at a presidential run, Fred Thompson last night urged Republicans to lead the country by returning to their founding principles and renewing their commitment to small government, individual freedom and free trade.

Hundreds of potential supporters and dozens of journalists flocked to a Republican state Senate fundraiser at the Wayfarer Convention Center to learn more about a man most recognizable for his role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on NBC's "Law & Order" and his appearances in more than 18 films over the past two decades.

But aside from his acting career, Thompson also has a long resume of political service, including eight years as a U.S. senator from Tennessee, where his defense of limited government and the division of power between the state and national levels put him on the losing side of a few 99-1 votes.

Thompson said he asked two questions of any bill that came up for a vote. "Number one, should the government be doing this and number two, if it should, at what level should the government be doing it?" Thompson said.

The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, he said, were sometimes forgotten but still very relevant to today.

Republicans, he said, must also tap into the wisdom of the ages, which teaches that there is such a thing as human nature, which is subject to error but also is capable of aspiring to and achieving great things.

All these principles, Thompson said, are designed to ensure the freedom and independence of citizens. "Incidentally, freedom and independence are the first words I think of when I think of New Hampshire," Thompson said...

[Josh Painter]

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[Man50D]

Fred Thompson attended spoke on June 18, 2007



Well over a hundred FairTaxers came to Columbia, South Carolina yesterday to let former Senator Fred Thompson know that the FairTax is an extremely important issue facing potential presidential candidates.






Amazingly, 140 out of the 300 attendees were FairTax supporters! As a result of this strong showing, the former senator noted several times how he was impressed with the FairTax and also let it be known that the FairTax is an issue he is considering as he prepares for a possible bid for the presidency.





Thanks to all of our hardworking volunteers who made this event a huge success! Now we have to get ready to take our message to Ames, Iowa on August 11th!

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There is video of that speech available here if you haven’t seen it or if others want to see it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht_JM8uEBys&mode=related&search=

It’s in 3 parts. You’ll find links to the other two parts on the list to the right.