Posted on 09/20/2010 10:10:27 PM PDT by hillsdale1
President and Mrs. Arnn, Mr. John Cervini, Mr. David Bobb, Elliot Gaiser, College Republicans and each and every one of the faculty and students of Hillsdale College here today.… As I am sure you know, honor is what allows us to do what is right despite the cost. Even greater honor is required to do what is right in the face of superior power. And the greatest honor is to stand strong even if it means standing alone.
The long fight of Hillsdale College, standing alone -- then and now for the proposition that all men are created equal, then with Frederick Douglass, now with Clarence Thomas; then and now in the conviction that, as Americans are not horses, we were not born to have saddles placed on our backs, by anyone, at any time, and for any reason…. This long fight, you have fought for love of ideas that did not come in dreams, or as Reagan said, did not "spring full bloom" from your brow, but "came from the heart of a great nation," rose in a time of unprecedented stress and genius, and since the founding kept this country whole, prosperous, safe, just, free and good.
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Great, great, great speech!
Love Hillsdale College. Their thinking is so clear it is refreshing in these times when most universities are so full of BS.
“The President of the United States of America bows to no man. You do not bow to kings. When in foreign lands, you do not criticize your own country. You do not argue the case against the United States, but, rather, the case for it.
You do not apologize to the enemies of the United States. Should you be confused, a country, people, or region that harbors, shelters, supports, encourages, or cheers attacks upon our country, the slaughter of our children, our mothers, our fathers, our sisters, and brothers… are enemies of the United States.
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The American soldier is as precious as the closest of your kin — because he is your kin, and for his sake the president must, in effect, say to the Congress and to the people: ...
http://spectator.org/archives/2010/09/20/hillsdale-speech-on-the-presid/2
And well worth reading totally.
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How perfectly said. Sure sounds like he’s the laying groundwork for the future.
Before McCain named Palin in ‘08, I thought Pence would have made a very astute choice. He’s a solid guy. I could get excited about any of these tickets in 2012: Palin/Pence, Palin/DeMint, DeMint/Barbour...thoughts?
WOW! Excellent speech, hopefully spoken by our next president!
WOW! Hopefully, this is spoken by our future president!
Now to look up Hillsdale College and start donating to it!
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This speech is a classic for future generations.
His job performance has set the ground work for his future... I agree.
Thanks for the ping Starwise.
This speech is a treasure and ought to be required reading for this president in particular, and every one that follows him. It ought to also be read by every member of congress and their staffs and every high-school student.
It is simply remarkable.
We must not let this man get lost in the noise of politics. If he is willing to run- I’d work hard to see him elected our next president. Have we ever needed men like this more?
Pence’s words are truly Lincolnesque.
Looking ahead to a GOP House and narrow rat Senate this time next year, it will not be like 1995. I think the new crop of conservatives will be able to make their case for constitutional change to the American people. When the pubbies throw sand into the gears of National Socialist Healthcare, reduce funding for pet Leftist programs I believe the American people will flip a middle finger to a discredited old media and embrace the change necessary to save these United States.
Excellent speech!
Excellent speech!
Ronald Reagan made a great speech there before becoming president.
Thanks, Was looking for this.
Pence Next Speaker of the House/President?
I’ve read this speech 3 times now and truly it belongs in a list of GREAT American speeches.
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