National Federation of Republican Women
Day 3 NFRW MEMBERS PRAISE TUESDAY SESSION
Federation members who watched the convention Tuesday evening from the NFRW skybox in the Xcel Energy Center had nothing but praise for the first full session of the four-day event. Rising to their feet with thunderous applause and acclaim repeatedly throughout the evening, the more than 25 women were visibly energized, enthused and excited by the evening's program. "Senator Thompson always has a way of getting the crowd pumped up," said Linda Buckles, who is from Thompson's home state of Tennessee. Buckles also was touched by the program's emphasis on service, saying that the segments highlighting the sacrifices of our troops "brought tears to my eyes." Marilyn Clark of Ohio was impressed with the Republican women speakers who were an integral part of the program. "We had a wonderful group of women tonight. The spectrum of strengths and sacrifices was marvelous," she said. Meanwhile, in other areas of the Xcel Center, Federation members were serving as delegates, alternate delegates, special guests and even speakers, including First Lady Laura Bush and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) [See highlights from their speeches below.]
MEMORABLE QUOTES FROM TUESDAY'S SESSION
"I'm proud that America's first female vice president will be a Republican woman. Women have always played an important role in our party, from energizing grassroots to driving policy. Thank you to the dedicated women in our audience for making the Republican Party so strong. I'm proud that impressive women have served in my husband's cabinet." - First Lady Laura Bush (member, Magic Circle Republican Women, Texas)
"John and Cindy McCain have adopted a child, as have millions of big-hearted Americans. Whether it's being a foster parent or being a community first responder or wearing the uniform of the United States Army, service is all-American. Service isn't a political trait - though some Presidential nominees certainly know more about service than others. As Republicans, we recognize that service is an innately personal characteristic. It is best achieved by individuals and community groups, faith-based organizations and charities. And, service thrives best in an environment of freedom." - U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (member, Washington County Republican Women, Minnesota)
"We have so many women playing a vital role in this election: Women for McCain, the RNC's Women's Coalition, the 'Pink Elephants' and the members of the National Federation of Republican Women. Let's not forget all the women making phone calls, hosting McCain house parties, and knocking on doors. And today, we see Republican women serving in Congress, the Cabinet, Governors' Offices, state offices and elected office at all levels." - Republican National Committee Co-Chair Jo Ann Davidson
"What a breath of fresh air Governor Sarah Palin is. She is from a small town, with small town values, but that's not good enough for those folks who are attacking her and her family. Some Washington pundits and media big shots are in a frenzy over the selection of a woman who has actually governed rather than just talked a good game on the Sunday talk shows and hit the Washington cocktail circuit. Well, give me a tough Alaskan Governor who has taken on the political establishment in the largest state in the Union -- and won -- over the beltway business-as-usual crowd any day of the week. Let's be clear, the selection of Governor Palin has the other side and their friends in the media in a state of panic. She is a courageous, successful, reformer, who is not afraid to take on the establishment. Sound like anyone else we know?"- Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson
"For five-and-a-half years this went on. John McCain's bones may have been broken but his spirit never was. Now, being a POW certainly doesn't qualify anyone to be President. But it does reveal character. This is the kind of character that civilizations from the beginning of history have sought in their leaders. Strength. Courage. Humility. Wisdom. Duty. Honor. It's pretty clear there are two questions we will never have to ask ourselves, 'Who is this man?' and 'Can we trust this man with the Presidency?'" - Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson
"My friends, we need a leader who stands on principle. We need a President, and Vice President, who will take the federal bureaucracy by the scruff of the neck and give it a good shaking. And we need a President who doesn't think that the protection of the unborn or a newly born baby is above his pay grade. The man who will be that President is John McCain. - Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson
"I'm here tonight because John McCain is the best choice to bring our country together and lead our country forward. I'm here because John McCain's whole life testifies to a great truth: being a Democrat or a Republican is important. But it is not more important than being an American. Both presidential candidates this year talk about changing the culture of Washington, about breaking through the partisan gridlock and special interests that are poisoning our politics. But only one of them has actually done it. Only one leader has shown the courage and the capability to rise above the smallness of our politics to get big things done for our country and our people. And that leader is John McCain!" - U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman
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