Not Pelosi's plane. She flies non stop.
::rim shot::
Posted on 02/10/2007 7:54:35 PM PST by seanmerc
“Peace Through Strength” are three words that, when uttered with conviction by a man of principle and great leadership, and backed up by decisive action, had the power to free hundreds of millions of people from the oppression of communism and saved this country from the specter of “mutually assured destruction.”
It was in a speech entitled, “A Time for Choosing”, that Ronald Reagan ignited the conservative movement in America and began the death knell of communism. “Peace Through Strength” became our charge. I firmly believe that it will take continued, unwavering dedication to that same calling to achieve victory against the evil terrorist threat we now confront.
I was swept into office by that Reagan revolution, arriving in Congress the same year Reagan arrived in Washington. He ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity by cutting taxes, limiting government and winning the Cold War.
It is a time for choosing again. Do we as a people choose appeasement in the name of tolerance and political correctness? If so, then we are saying to the world that what we are really willing to tolerate is evil in the World. Or, instead, do we stand firm in our resolve that this nation shall remain a beacon of freedom to people of goodwill everywhere?
Do we as a people choose dependence on a bigger, and ever-more-intrusive government? Or do we choose self-reliance, recognizing that we know better than government how to spend our money, raise our children, provide for our families.
I am confident you agree with me that we Americans have the self-reliance and the character to remain free. We choose for this nation to remain free by remaining strong; through military strength, economic strength and, in addition, through strength of character.
How?
A Strong Military and Secure Borders
Support our U.S. Military Men and Women As Chairman of the Armed Services Committee in the U.S House of Representatives I have dedicated the resources necessary to rebuild our military into the strongest and most effective fighting force in the world, after years of the Clinton Administration slashing our Armed Forces through budget cuts and troop reductions,
Our best national security asset is the U.S. soldier. Through their patriotism, dedication and sacrifice, America is more secure. We must continue to ensure their access to superior training and resources so they can meet the challenges ahead.
Field a National Missile Defense With Iran and North Korea blatantly ignoring international pressure to stop their efforts to build and field nuclear weapons, we must aggressively pursue a missile defense system that will protect our communities and families from the whims of rogue nations.
Target Terrorists Our national intelligence and defense communities must be given the tools necessary to identify, track, stop and prosecute terrorists before they have a chance to strike. Provide for Border Enforcement Homeland security begins at our nation’s borders. Knowing who and what are entering our country is critical to our efforts to secure our communities and protect our families. Building fences in strategic locations along our international borders is a proven method of keeping America safe.
We must have a Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement corps with sufficient strength to secure our borders and provide for interior enforcement throughout the country.
We must field the manpower and technology at our national ports of entry to allow all cargo coming into the United States to be screened and inspected in a thorough and efficient manner.
We proved the double border fence works in my home district of San Diego. I wrote the Border Fence Provision, signed into law by President Bush, which mandates the construction of the fence across 700 miles of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. There will be attempts made to undo the funding for it. You have my commitment that I will do everything in my power to maintain that funding and build that fence.
Economic Strength
Keep American Industry and Jobs in the U.S. American workers are the most productive and innovative labor force in the world. Unfortunately, they are asked to compete in an unfair environment against other workers who make only a fraction of a living wage and are employed by companies that face few, if any, responsibilities to the environment or to the long-term prospects of their employees. In addition, our domestic manufacturers are forced to compete against foreign companies that benefit from their country’s currency and/or regulatory regimes. International trade has the ability to lead to global prosperity, but it cannot come at the expense of the American worker and their families.
Reduce the Tax Burden Our small businesses and families face a significant tax burden that hinders their ability to plan, prepare and invest in their future. Reducing that burden will spur economic activity and enable families to have a secure future.
Strength of Character:
Honoring the Sanctity of Human Life
The life of the unborn child deserves the same rights and protections as any citizen of the United States. I have sponsored many pieces of pro-life legislation and have a clear and consistent record of fighting for the rights of our most vulnerable Americans.
Protecting Children from Predators Our children must be protected from those who would seek to do them harm. We need to implement stronger protections against: inappropriate on-line contacts with minors; pornographic materials that target children; and predators who avoid jail and strike again.
Defending the Institution of Marriage Marriage is the foundational building block of our society. It is under threat by activist judges throughout the country. It must be clearly defined as the unity of one man with one woman.
Preserving Our Religious Heritage Groups like the ACLU have waged a relentless battle to remove any mention of God from public life in America. This strikes at our very foundations. That is why I took action to save the Mt. Soledad Memorial in San Diego, CA, when it was threatened. That is why on the Armed Services Committee, we successfully defended our military chaplains and preserved their right to pray without fear of censorship by military commanders.
Religious symbols like the words “Under God” in our pledge, “In God We Trust” on our currency and countless examples on monuments across our nation’s capitol are historically significant and honor those who came before us. They must be protected for future generations. They are an important part of our history and targeting their removal dishonors us all.
Protecting Our Second Amendment Liberties
It seems every election year, some liberal politician dons an NRA cap and grabs a shotgun for a hunting photo-op, as if that means they support our right as Americans to keep and bear arms. I, myself, thoroughly enjoy hunting, having just recently spent a great weekend hunting elk in Arizona. But, the second amendment is not about hunting. It is about the right of you and me to be secure in our homes. We must vigorously defend against all attempts to chip away at the Second Amendment. You know as well as I do that there is one thing criminals prefer over any other: unarmed victims.
Standing Firm with our Allies and Freedom Loving People Everywhere
The whole world looks to United States of America as that “shining city on a hill” that Ronald Reagan called upon us to be. Enemies of freedom will find no more powerful foe than a strong America. Friends of liberty will find no greater ally.
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These are issues of pressing concern. Thank you for allowing me to share them with you. I thank you for what you do within our Republican party to uphold our conservative ideals. It is indeed a time for choosing – for choosing what kind of America we will pass on to our children and grandchildren.
My life’s work and the work of our party is to pass on to our posterity a secure America, strong and free.
Sincerely,
Duncan Hunter
That depends; what dates were the videos in question recorded on? It's at the very least unfair to watch a video of the guy from almost a decade ago, proclaim him as a set-in-stone RINO, and then never again give the guy a fair shot.
And again, I'm not saying Romney is the guy. I'm just saying he's worth looking at.
He is pro ammesty.
Thats all it took to lose my support.
Oh no! A vote for Duncan Hunter would mean you are pro Hillary clinton....
/SDS activist rant
GO DUNCAN HUNTER!
http://duncanhunter2008.us
Romney changes positions more often than planes... please.
If you believe the Boston Globe, sure. But hey, you're the one who thought the Senate isn't a part of Congress.
Enjoy the thread, I've got work in the morning.
Well, a lot of Texans knew about him, and a lot of Republican party faithfuls knew about him.
I believe I wrote him a check in April of 1999 for his "exploratory committee."
Yes, the average nonTexan voter didn't know about him.
I've been hoping to find some ground swell or hear something on the grapevine among the Republican party faithfuls for someone. 1999 was a vintage year. 2007 is going to be a tough one.
John F. Kennedy was a sitting Senator when he "won" the Presidency.
The last sitting Senator to win the White House was JFK when his dad and Bill Daley in Chicago stole Illinois for him from Nixon in 1960.
*A little known fact that I found in a book about the 1960 campaign was that Kennedy told his staff that if he failed to win the RAT nomination, he was going to back Nixon in the general election...
I just know that only silly people call Senators Congressmen. They are senators. Congressmen by and large refers to members of the House of Representatives.
As far as the other coming from the Globe. Balonet. It comes from his campaign speaches and his appearances as recent as his LAST political campaign. Further he has an honesty problem if he says he only came on the eppiphany of LIFE when embrionic stem cell issues came to his desk.
He is head and shoulders above Hillary but geez... I'ld rather have McCain than Romney OR Giuliani. Sorry...
A lot of people confuse being for a guest worker program with being for 'amnesty.'
I hope that is the case here. However, I'll look into it if Brownback decides to throw his hat in the ring. So far, it looks like he won't.
He had trouble keeping his personal house in order, however.
I've heard that refered to often. What I know about personal lives is that you never get the whole story. I wonder how much is fiction and how much is fact. I'm hesitant to believe someone gossip about Newt who had an axe to grind.
Personally, everyone of us has warts in our lives. Some are on the end of our nose for the whole world to see and some are on our ass that no one ever sees. But they're still there.
I am basing my statement on the fact that he voted for the amnesty plan that went thru the Senate last year.
Thankfully the House, and people like Duncan Hunter, stopped it.
Giuliani and Romney have done the real world thing of getting elected by Democrat constituencies. You can't be a purist like Schundler (what a guy, wish he'd won and we could put him up for President) and get elected in a Democrat state.
We don't have a lot of guys with executive experience out there, do we?
It says on his web site "Don't get fooled by glitz, glib, and glamour."
Does this mean that can't give a speech?
How is he as a public speaker?
It would be nice to have a leader who can inspire for a change, especially in time of war.
I don't believe there was amnesty in the guest worker plan that was up for votes at the end.
Of course, that may depend on your definition of amnesty.
Not Pelosi's plane. She flies non stop.
::rim shot::
I take it you are refering to Bush. Everytime he gives a speech I am inspired, especially when he is talking on the WOT!
I believe Newt admitted that he was involved with someone other than his wife at the time that he was being ineffectual negotiating with the White House over the final wording of bills.
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