CPAC Sounds Reaganesque Themes
by Gary Bauer, Contributing Author: The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up this weekend. Once again, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul won the CPAC straw poll. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker finished second, and many analysts argued that he was the real winner because of his rapid rise in recent weeks. Ted Cruz (12%), Ben Carson (11%) and Jeb Bush (8%) rounded out the top five.
Virtually every speaker other than Rand Paul delivered a confident, Reaganesque message about the need to confront radical Islam and rebuild America's defenses. None did it better than Indiana Governor Mike Pence, who is not a declared candidate for the 2016 presidential contest. Here are some excerpts of his remarks:"First, let's recognize that 2016 could be the first foreign policy national election since 1980. The world seems to become more dangerous by the day. Sadly, the administration has reduced our Army to its smallest size since 1940. The Navy has fewer ships than at any time since 1916, and our Air Force has its smallest tactical fighter force in history. . . .
"Weakness arouses evil. As we speak, ISIS is setting up franchises across the Middle East and is on the offensive across the Arab world. The president says jobs are the answer to violent jihad. Mr. President, "Jihadi John" doesn't want a job. He wants to see paradise and I think we should help him get there as quickly as possible. . . .
"The truth is you cannot command the respect of the world when you spend years apologizing to our enemies and abandoning our friends. Lecturing the American people about the Crusades while refusing to call Islamic extremism by name is an abdication of leadership.
"And as President Reagan taught us, peace comes through strength. Providing for the common defense of the United States is the chief responsibility of our national government. With everything happening in the world, it is imperative that conservatives again embrace America's role as leader of the free world and the arsenal of democracy." -------------
Gary Bauer is a conservative family values advocate and serves as president of American Values and chairman of the Campaign for Working Families
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Virtually every speaker other than Rand Paul delivered a confident, Reaganesque message about the need to confront radical Islam and rebuild America's defenses. None did it better than Indiana Governor Mike Pence, who is not a declared candidate for the 2016 presidential contest. Here are some excerpts of his remarks:
"Weakness arouses evil. As we speak, ISIS is setting up franchises across the Middle East and is on the offensive across the Arab world. The president says jobs are the answer to violent jihad. Mr. President, "Jihadi John" doesn't want a job. He wants to see paradise and I think we should help him get there as quickly as possible. . . .
"The truth is you cannot command the respect of the world when you spend years apologizing to our enemies and abandoning our friends. Lecturing the American people about the Crusades while refusing to call Islamic extremism by name is an abdication of leadership.
"And as President Reagan taught us, peace comes through strength. Providing for the common defense of the United States is the chief responsibility of our national government. With everything happening in the world, it is imperative that conservatives again embrace America's role as leader of the free world and the arsenal of democracy."
Gary Bauer is a conservative family values advocate and serves as president of American Values and chairman of the Campaign for Working Families
Tags: Gary Bauer, Campaign for Working Families, CPAC, Reaganesque To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. and "Like" Facebook Page - Thanks!
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