Posted on 08/13/2007 1:24:44 PM PDT by pissant
To members of Free Republic and friends, I would like to introduce a candidate for President of the United States and the current congressman from the 52nd district of California, Duncan Hunter!! To Americans who value the patriotism and missions of our Armed Forces, to those who want to put fear into the hearts of our adversaries from Beijing to Tehran, to those who value the rule of law when it comes to illegal immigration, to those who realize that the unborn deserve full legal protection beginning at conception, to those who believe Peace through Strength is far more than a motto, to those who do not like giving communist China unfettered access to our markets while they cheat at every turn, to those who want to halt and reverse losses of US sovereignty to global entities, and to those who want the GOP to return to Reaganism, Mr. Hunter is the Best choice.
Congressman Hunter currently is the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee, after spending the previous 4 years as its chair. He is an original co-sponsor of the Fair Tax bill and he is the author of the Secure Borders bill, signed by President Bush in 2006, which mandates 800+ miles of double fence across the smuggling corridors of the SW. He also is the man who has led the fight against NAFTA’s Mexican truckers having free reign on our roads, has forced congressional oversight of the executive branch’s ‘Security and Prosperity Partnership’ with Canada and Mexico, and was instrumental in saving our military intelligence officers from having to jump through bureaucratic hoops unrelated to combat.
A Vietnam combat Veteran himself, he currently has a son in the Marine Corps, Capt. Duncan Duane Hunter who is busy hunting jihadis in Afghanistan after two tours in Iraq. Congressman Hunter has been the anti-dote to the liberals in Congress doing their damndest to cut and run from the battlefield. Mr. Hunter knows that this war is our generation’s calling, and “the only way we can leave is to WIN”.
Below are 15 questions we compiled last month on Free Republic, which we sent to Congressman Hunter a few weeks ago. They are followed by his answers. This is the springboard we will use to kick off Mr. Hunter’s live “virtual press conference” on FR today.
Please stop by and say hello and you may post additional questions. HOWEVER, Please realize that time limitations will prevent him from answering all the questions you may have. Though he may get time later to forward answers to many left unaddressed during this session.
Please drop Jim Robinson a note of thanks as well. For not only hosting this event, but for having the best conservative website in the country!
Also, no disruptors allowed. Your posts will be removed.
The following is our Kickoff Q&A session:
EXCELLENT response. Thank you!
“Rather than base a Presidency on the satisfaction of interest groups, I will work to shape an America where our citizens are more independent of government the day I leave the White House than when I take office.”
*APPLAUSE*!!
What issues need to be discussed that, so far, haven’t been discussed at all?
Thank you for being here. Thank you for fighting for our country. I’m voting for you come hell or high water, and our family prays for your victory daily.
Who would you choose as your VP?
Thank you.
Will you be coming to Tennessee any time soon?
I would be honored to meet you.
I have already given that commitment to the American Troops. One thing I can’t give is a guarantee of Freedom for the state of Iraq, as no nation’s Freedom can be guaranteed in purpetuity (not even the United States). As Benjamin Franklin said, “We have a Republic, if we can keep it”. I will continue our Military Campaign against Islamist Terrorists with increased vigilance and effort.
1. Destroy the enemy
2. Protect themselves.
Amen, Sir!
Its a good thing they are not waiting for the Senate to help them do either of the above! /s
Sir, Thank you for your service to the country and for answering questions here. My question has to do with the UN.
As president how will you work to get the US out of the UN and get the UN out of the US?
Congressman Hunter,
Thank you for your service to this country as a soldier and congressman and particularly for your strong defense of innocent human life.
I am very impressed by your record and positions on issues of concern to Americans.
I hope you know you have many friends at Free Republic who hear your unique message and want you to stay in the presidential race despite the opposition’s hopes and rumors that you will drop out.
I agree with you that rebuilding the American manufacturing base is critical to social stability and national security. Related to this, the USA has a shortage of skilled craftsmen like plumbers and electricians.
While I agree with the national push for more academic rigor, it is obvious that not everyone can nor should attend college. Many students who might be very good with their hands often drop out of school from boredom or an inability to meet academic expectations.
As president, would you amend No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to add a high school vocational program with trade certification in lieu of state exam requirements?
Thank you & God bless you and your family.
I apologize if you are seeing this twice. I posted it to pissant before.
Also Mr. Hunter, is there someplace we can go to see your schedule of campaign stops?
Thank you
Anthony
The adjustable National Tariff.
It fairly raises revenue, is relatively optional, and combats predatory trade by China et al.
My sincere thanks for your support! Presently, we are running our Chuck Yeager commercials in Iowa and will commence them in Texas shortly. If you have any spare cash, send it in! Haha. This campaign is a marathon, not a sprint, and I intend to win.
Great question. Undoing that damage has been my raison d'etre for the past seven years. It's gonna take a miracle. LOL.
P.S. Your tagline is silly.
What is your position on drilling in ANWAR and easing restrictions on building new refineries in the US?
Congressman Hunter: Can you name a Secretary of Defense or Secretary of State in modern times who you thought did a good job and would be a model for your own nominations?
I’m leaving to meet a constituent that I haven’t seen for a long time... my wife! Jim, many thanks for the forum and to everybody, I am grateful for your support and I will be happy to return for another conversation! I will work with Sam to answer more of the questions in the coming weeks. God Bless!
- Duncan
placemark.......
I am here to run that marathon along with you. Thank you sir! I am doing the best I can to get others in my area to show their support for you.
Please help us to continue to network so we can help support you better.
Congressman Hunter,
You have been known as an ardent supporter of our military and the campaigns in the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. How do you foreign policy views differ from the Bush administration?
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