Posted on 01/20/2006 12:06:38 PM PST by Sub-Driver
The Honorable Karl Rove Addresses The RNC Winter Meeting
1/20/2006 2:36:00 PM
To: National Desk
Contact: Tracey Schmitt of the Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614; Web: http://www.gop.com
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Honorable Karl Rove addressed members of the RNC today at the winter meeting. The following is a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Victory in politics is the work of many hands and hearts - including those of you in this audience. You provide much of the energy and hard work that has made the GOP the majority Party in America.
Think how much has been achieved by our Republican Party in the last 40 years. It has gone from a minority party with little influence to one that is broad and inclusive, self-assured and optimistic, forward-leaning and dominant.
Four decades ago, the Republican Party was relegated to the wilderness - and today Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House; a majority of governorships; and in the last several elections, more state legislative seats than in 80 years.
More importantly, we have seen the rise of a great cause. Three Republican Presidents and Republican Congressional majorities have achieved a tremendous amount in two-and-a-half decades. The Cold War was won - and today we are winning the war against Islamic fascism. Millions of people who lived in tyranny have been liberated - and freedom is spreading across the globe. Republicans rebuilt our national defenses; cut taxes and spurred economic growth; ended "stagflation;" limited government's growth; reformed welfare and insisted on accountability and high standards in education; took important steps to protect and strengthen marriage and the family; and stood up against judicial activism and for constitutionalism.
But there is much more to be done. Today I will devote my remarks ---
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There's nothing honorable about Rove and his love of ILLEGAL aliens and hatred of Tom Tancredo.
C-Span is about to broadcast this speech now.
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