also being willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that the next day is one that you own and is safe for everyone you love. that is what the conservative ideal is. individual freedom, financial freedom, so that we as americans can look to the future as something that we will design and no one else. my thanks to everyone of these great women. [applause] ♪ [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2014] honoree.

[applause] >> good evening. good evening. i am extremely honored to have been included as one of the 10 under 40. i would like to take the americans conservative union for this. each of us has our unique story as to how we became conservative. i'm honored to share mine with you. i did grow up in the political home. i actually became a conservative when i was a college student at the university of illinois. i recognize that college is not the place where most people become conservatives. i was studying political science in american history. i had opportunity to study our nations foundational documents for myself. the constitution. the declaration of independence. the federalist papers. i began to compare our country and our freedom with countries where the government has more centralized power.

it quickly became apparent to me that those countries were left prosperous. civil liberties are not protected. countries like us, the country is more prosperous economically. civil liberties are respected. i began to marvel at the genius of our constitution. i wasn't seeking to find a political philosophy. all of a sudden i realized i had one. i was a conservative. a constitutional conservative. [applause] i also realized how important it was when -- to ensure those principles are reflected in our government. one key example of this is in the arena of protecting religious freedom. ant of my legal practice as attorney involved representing religious institutions and defending their first amendment rights. i have seen all too often how some would try to silence

religious groups from speaking in the public square and saying your participation has to be confined to the four walls of the church. our first amendment requires people of all faiths and no faith of all the freely permitted to speak. our democracy and society suffers when those voices are silent. i've also seen firsthand the positive role that faith-based groups can have in society. i see this in the work i have done in prison ministry. i have been involved for two years. i serve on the board of directors of the prison fellowship ministry. [applause] i have seen how transformative it is when people of faith are able to bring a message of hope into our prisons. i remember one experience in particular. i was asked to speak in a women's prison. i was invited to speak in a secure care did -- segregated housing unit.

the warden was preparing us for what we would encounter. she said often times because the isolated situations and conditions, these inmates are going to be screaming and yelling. they will be screaming expletives at visitors. we were forced to wear jackets because they wanted us to be protected in case they decided to harm us. i'll be honest. i thought perhaps i didn't want to visit this unit. -- when yourfaced faith compels you to go, you just go. i walked into that unit. [applause] i was given the microphone. i shared the very simple powerful message of god's love and redemption. course of the program, they were silent. as we finished, the only thing that were yelled at us were god bless you, thank you for coming, and thank you for not forgetting about us. [applause]

in a society such as ours we understand it is not the role of government to impose religion. but by the same token, we know government should not interfere with the free exercise thereof. it must not prevent a message of life from being brought to such dark places. [applause] this desire to see constitutional principles restored to our government is what motivated me to get involved in politics. whether it is preventing the nsa from encroaching on for the men that freedoms, or ensuring that the irs does not target rims based on ideological viewpoints, or ensuring the executive does not usurp congress power, i want to see the limited role of government maintained and freedoms respected. [applause]

i also want to see that duringtal egos -- my political work, some told me that it is not your turn. the political establishment thought to drive me from my involvement. i refuse to step aside. our country is built on the leadership of men and women who decided not to wait their turn. who decided to speak truth to power. even when that power was within their own party. [applause] it must always be this way for each new generation of conservatives and patriots. what is it safe for our country is too important. what is it stake for our liberty is too important. what is at stake for our freedom is too important. you cannot wait our turn to uphold the constitution protect our freedoms. it is always our turn. it is always our obligation to

do so. we must always be that driving force in forming a more perfect union. may god bless each of you. they got bless always continue to bless our great nation. god bless. [applause] [indiscernible] >> ladies and gentlemen, welcome conservative activism and freedom works columnist. ♪

>> thank you for having me speak here. i appreciate it. by now, everyone has heard of the chaos and political turmoil that engulfs wisconsin in 2011. while the mainstream media cover the professional protesters who occupied our state capital, there are many stories that have not been heard. there are many stories that the media have ignored. stories like mine. product of the wisconsin public school system. one of the best in the country. it hasn't always been easy for conservative thinkers. after defending governor scott walker's stance against the teachers union, i was repeatedly insulted, but not by my fellow students. by my teachers. i was called stupid. i was called weird. i was called a racist. by my teachers. when the story became a national

issue my house was act. my inbox was full of disgusting profanity. i received anonymous death threats. i believe in the hard-line governor walker took in our state. i had to take a stand. [applause] why were so many people angry about scott walker's policy? it is because the mainstream media cover the uproar. they cover the protesters. they had failed to cover the reason for the chaos. they failed to cover the wisconsincrisis that wa was facing. it failed to cover how scott walker solved our deficit. doing this all without raising taxes. [applause] let's compare governor walker's

response to the fiscal crisis to president obama's response to his national fiscal crisis. did face theer deficit. in three years, he turned that into a $1 billion surplus. [applause] he created 100,000 jobs. he did it all while lowering taxes on wisconsin families. in contrast, over the last six years, president obama failed scandals, $7 trillion debt increase, and an employment rates has crippled this country. absolutely crippled it. he has left no chance for my youth. governor walker has proven it is not too late to turn our country around. it is not too late. all we need our leaders are governor walker who'll make

tough decisions. put our country first, not special interest. how do we like that later? it is activism. it is people like you. not just from the experience. by youth as well. as i learned in my high school, it is not always easy to take a stand. it is critical the of people speak out. it is our job to make that happen. when young americans realize the greatness of our country, guess what happens? they become conservative. [applause] that is why i'm here today. ,o let our students conservatives know that it is ok to stand up to the union bullies. it is ok to stand up to those on the left to try to scream as and quiet submission. it is ok to stand up for what we believe in. [applause]

the liberals and democrats for years have captured the youth vote. they have been winning with grassroots volunteer efforts. this can and will change. you have heard this statement for the past two elections. 2014 is the biggest chance for our country to get back on track. we can change things. not phonies, not fakes. worryvatives who don't about the next election. who do what is right for our country and actually i values. [applause] we cannot do it without your help. we can't. as i always say, you are never too old or too young to make a difference in politics. [applause]

never too old, never too young. especially america's future is on the line. myis our generation, generation and the generation to come that has the most to lose. thank you. god bless america. let's win in 2014. [applause] ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, graham newsr, one america network. >> how about benji? that's the future right there. fornt to thank cpac between missin

america and sarah palin. the straw poll is coming. a couple more people full of hot air like myself. i hope i will have a decent message for you we can work together with. i have breaking news for you. out of the newsroom, we are no longer able to use the term illegal aliens. we now have to call them undocumented democrats. [laughter] that is what you will see on my show. heard great messages. great leaders. but i want to do is connect the dots. now what? we have the poll results and we go home? hope the best for november. cross our fingers. see you next year. do good in 2006? in my opinion, we need a cohesive conservative game plan.

[applause] that is why we are here. last year, the one america news network was a long shot. here we are. on the air. boys to explode across cablesystems. , one thanks to you here america is your credible source for national and international news. along with shows like mine, we dissect the news each night looking through a conservative, constitutional prison. the point is, one america was a long shot. we did it. we are up and running. reestablishing constitutional america is going to be a long shot. it can be done. now is the time. [applause] unify all ofme to the elements of the conservative movement.

all facets of it. conservative talk host. conservative bloggers. republicans that have leaned conservatives. tea party groups from coast to coast. , u.s., americans who share conservative values. together, we come galvanize the message. it is crucial. together, we can make the case for constitutional america. we need to evangelize what we know to be the bedrock of the american experience. liberty. free markets. limited government. for onet the case common language. [applause] how about we make the case for

secure southern border? [applause] how about teaching the american culture in school? how about abolishing the irs completely? theabout an end to explosion of the welfare state? [applause] sunsetting federal programs. reinforcing the 10th amendment. [applause] protecting the second amendment. how about this? to term limits for congress? across the board. [applause]

it is a start. what we need is a gingrich contract with america. a unified message. instead of pandering to a few. a message that does over the heads of the detractors. it goes straight to the people, like ronald reagan. a cohesive game plan for november. number one. three points. lower taxes. all taxes, not just income taxes. all of them. [applause] federalernment on all state and local. number three, more freedom. reembracing and reinforcing the constitution. [applause] that's it.

it is a simple message. we will do our part. americans are dying for leadership. that can articulate these fundamental runcible's. a guy from california had a long a similarign with message. in 2014, lot -- let's work together to have a conservative game plan that will take us back to that shining city on the hill. [applause] thank you. god bless. [applause] [applause]

>> we want a country where personal freedom is cherished. where all americans are treated equally, so that everyone can pursue the american dream. nearly every american you talk to will tell you they want that. a lot of americans think they have it. but when you have been targeted by the irs or your government is

make you buy insurance, you need -- when our nation is trillions of dollars in debt, which means every $50,000, ors over one some laws are enforced and others are ignored completely, washington may not freedom at all.meta we will win. [applause] freedom,s, personal economic freedom, and a debt-free future will win. ouro not want to see

country stretched thin. it is not fair to leave our children and grandchildren with the bills for our nation's debt. we must repeal the entire health care law. [applause] and put choice in the hands of people. we must grow our economy. the fastest way to do that is with reduced taxes, and replacing the entire tax code with a fair rate. when it comes to immigration alreadywe know there is a legal path to citizenship for --se willing to immigration

immigrate here. around thatoes should not be granted amnesty. it is not fair or equal treatment under the law. michele bachmann knew that america needed the people of the tea party. she trusted the people. in 2009, she helped turn our passion in the tea party movement into productive action. us, she dreams of an america that lives up to its potential. our dreams are so lofty because we do cherished personal freedom . we know our job is not done until everyone, including those we elect to represent us cherished personal freedom too. ladies and gentlemen, join me in welcoming, tea party patriot

champion, and my friend, congresswoman michele bachmann. [applause] ♪ good morning, everyone. you look beautiful. thank you for being here. what a thrill to be here. you are a dear friend. you are a true patriot, a great conservative woman. i just want to say this morning, we will have a woman for president, just the right one. forget, we are the party, the only party that a woman on the presidential ticket in this century. in 2012, wheree the only party that fills a -- had a woman who wanted

to dismantle obamacare and make sure that iran never had a nuclear weapon. the other party talks about nominating a woman in 2016. that is fine. but she's going to have a lot of tough questions she will have to answer. she is going to have the answer one of the bigger questions. when she gave that reset button to russia, did she not think they were going to use it? they are busy resetting the boundaries in ukraine as we speak. when the phone call came in the hour, when she found out that americans were under attack , she is going to have to answer very tough questions. did she pick up the phone and call the secretary of defense,

the president of the united states, and demand that they sent a military rescue operation into benghazi to rescue americans that were under fire? >> no. >> she's going to have to answer another tough question. she's going to have to explain why she blames hollywood doing nothing is more than exercising his first amendment right, rather than the toqaeda-inspired terrorist conducted the attack. let's take a quick trip down memory lane. barack obama promised all of us, as we heard him say, that in five days he was going to fundamentally transform the united states of america. check that box. what he chance formed was our constitutional system of checks

and balances. has aw that the president very high opinion of himself. that when heow read the constitution that he thought article one, the legislator, article to the article three the judicial system, was all about himself. that is transforming. that is lawlessness. that is going to end. [applause] ourpresident transformed health care system. plutocratz.up of clue kre we are only at the threshold of obamacare's demonstration. next up is transforming the immigration system.

that is the last thing that conservatives should do, is to help the president pass his number one goal of his second term, and that is amnesty. [applause] beacon ofs been a freedom in a tumultuous world. we do not for a moment apologize for our policies on legal immigration. we allow over one billion people into this country every year. we should give ourselves around of applause for that. who seek welcome those to come to our country legally. americanere, any no must do what all of us are required to do, respect the rule of law. president, i hope you're listening. that goes especially for you. [applause]

who is it that is clamoring for amnesty? is it the american worker? that is near the bottom of his party list. the answer is, wall street, big this is good it is connected lobbyist in the city who want it done. there are 20 million americans who want a full-time job. they cannot find one. we have the lowest labor participation rate since women joined the workforce in the 1970's. with so many americans struggling in the obama economy, us.ink it is incumbent upon our first duty has to be to help our fellow american workers. not lower their wages by adding unskilled laborers. the question becomes, will we become a country of growth and opportunity, a or a country of dependency and the welfare state? says thattant class

amnesty is a great idea. but we have to stand for the middle class. when you consider the president's absolute disregard for the constitution, there is no reason to trust him to enforce the law on the books. it is time we learned the lessons of 1986. number one, secure the border first. second, build the dang fence. [applause] i know it is tempting to look ahead to a new president. lately, i know that from experience. but we have to keep our eyes on the prize. i know you agree with me. out of harryvel reid's hand on the first tuesday in november is going to feel pretty darn sweet. in fact, we all need to tell

harry reid that his reign is over. [applause] we all remember how great we felt in 2010 when we rose up and pull the gavel out of nancy pelosi's hand. that was a sweet day. hand, we will bring that same magic and then some this year in 2014. our movement, at its core, is an intellectual movement. we are based on the greatest ideas that have ever been conceived in the mind of man. would put those magnificent ideas up against any other idea of freedom in the world. the constitution, limited government, free enterprise, these are the principles that have passed the test of time. nothing in our constitution says government is supposed to be a charity.

government is not the family. it is not the church. it should never be our doctors office. do,you know as well as i that america's not survive for more than 200 years because of washington bureaucracy. it survived because it has been preserved i the men and women who have risen to the challenge ...

, that is worthy of yourself. the pat the president put us on its transforming this nation before our eyes into a nation that none of us recognize. do not despair. is smotheringnt the american dream and home and projecting sweetness abroad, know that answering great challenges is what we americans do for a living. [applause] we have overcome these challenges, and we will do it again. it begins today. it begins with you. join us. much today. act worthy of ourselves. thank you. god bless the united states of america. [applause]

>> thank you for that warm welcome. it is great to be back. there is a good reason so many conservatives come to washington conference.r this po for four decades, cpac has played a major role in developing ideas and issues for the conservative movement and the american people. this year's conference may be one of the most important because it comes at a time when president obama's policies are failing at almost every front. our discussions here, about the future of conservatism, the future of the republican party, and even more importantly, the future of america, are vital. they must be based firmly on the key values of american exceptionalism and the founding principles of our constitution. every american should understand what makes us unique as the

people, as a country. unfortunately, today, many of our children are failing to learn the basics about our american history. instead, many are learning revisionist or politically correct history. as a consequence, many people, young and old, have no idea what it means to be an american. because of this, i have developed in american history series for children, known as the "ellis the elephant" series. [applause]

if the left fails to accurately teach our children about american history, then we have to step up and get the job done. [applause] this october, my time traveling packyderm is back, as he joins lewis and clark on their journey to the pacific and from sea to shining sea. newt and i work for american values, doing historical documentary films in collaboration with the team at citizens united. we are pleased that several of these documentaries have been shown here at cpac. newt is working on a strategy that will help america break out of the disasters of obamacare, bureaucratic domination, and economic stagnation. newt believes that we can break out if we embrace exciting innovations that will lead to a better future. he is focused on combining the principles of american exceptionalism with the strength of modern science and

technology. this combination will once again make us the clear choice for solving america's problems and lead us to a healthy economy, a balanced budget, limited government, better health care, and a strong national security. to explain these ideas, please join me in welcoming former speaker of the house and my husband, newt gingrich. [applause] [applause] >> well, thank you.

thank all of you. i congratulate the american conservative union on its 50th anniversary. and i congratulate you -- it may have been seen more widely than any conference we have ever had. i am impressed by the sheer number of people who have been speaking and the degree to which they are being watched her on the country. i came to reinforce rick perry's speech from yesterday. particularly where he said it is time for a little rebellion on the battlefield of ideas. [applause] i want to suggest to you that actually, it is time for a big rebellion on the battlefield of ideas. i also came to issue a warning. if our movement is primarily anti-obama, we will in fact reduce the number of victories we should win this fall. if we spend the next three years

being primarily anti-hillary, we will virtually guarantee her election. as the first democrat in office in 70 years to hold the white house for a third term. we must stop being -- [laughter] it is a fact. no democrat has been elected three times in a row. we do not want that to happen. to make sure that does not happen, we must stop being the opposition movement and we must become the alternative government movement that will help to make the life of every american better, so that they understand what we would do that would be right, not just what the left is doing that is wrong. [applause] last year at cpac, i talked about thomas edison and the light bulb. all of those things have dramatically improved the lives of the american people and given

them dramatically more choices. i think that we can break out, if we combine american exceptionalism, science, and technology, and entrepreneurialship and understand that we can offer a dramatically better future. we can be in favor of the kind of changes that dramatically improve people's lives. i wrote a book that outlines this. i do a weekly podcast and to newsletters that you can get at gingrich productions. i think that the synthesis of core values that have made america great, with the capabilities in science and technology, so that we actually reduce the cost of medicare in the future, because we solve the problem of alzheimer's. we reducn

with autism because we solve the problem of autism. there are a thousand things going on in our country. hundreds of thousands of pioneers of the future. all of you can go back home and you will find people who are developing a better future. the reason it has become so hard is that we have also grown prison guards of the past. they do everything they can to block the development of a better future. you just sell the mayor of new york to that enclosing charter schools in a way that hurts black and hispanic children. he represents the teachers union who are the biggest prison guards of education. [applause] if we had had the current model of your credit government in the 1840's, the stage coach would've hired a lobbyist to pass a bill

for limited railroads to the speed of a horse. anything else would be unfair competition. to do is toiting set up a conversation in america of everybody on our side. in 2016, hillary clinton will be the leading prison guard, propping up every failed bureaucratic institution in america. [applause] if this is a fight between the future and the past and we truly represent a better future and they truly represent those forces blocking that future, we will win decisively and we will govern for two generations. a healthyocess american economy and improve the health system. we will accelerate learning and america to an extra ordinary

degree and we will regain our national security honest ale that no other country can compete with. that requires us to be oriented to positive things. one of the keys to this future is a smart phone. how many of you have one? howmany of you no longer -- many of you no longer carry a map in your car? think about what a revolution it is to look on maps as obsolete. you have some woman telling you where to go. [laughter] i know a number of you guys have had that experience earlier. [applause] i knew you would like that. let me give you an example. the smartphone will be the leading public health device in the 21st century. it will be the leading a learning device. it will be the leading management will. -- tool. dr. has a smartphone

that has eight applications. he can do in a lecture cardio gram with his smartphone. seen the dramatic rise in applications to improve your health, wants to take over approving applications for smart phones. if you want to see a fight where we can be on the side of the other americans and the left is hopeless, talk to any college youus and say how would like washington bureaucrats slowing down the number of applications you can get? most of them are free. the washington bureaucrats want to control what you have access to. i want to commend senator doug because they introduce bills in the house and senate that will block the fda from stopping smart phone apps. [applause]

that as an example of what a breakout party is capable of doing. i urge all of you to look at the kahn academy, which has over 10 million visitors a month. for free. whichk at duo lingo, teaches six light which is for free. there are 40 different applications for education, all of them free. there is a revolution coming and we have the opportunity to lead it. it will dramatically shrink the bureaucracy and return power to the american people, increase the quality of your life, and do so in a way that returns us back to a much more limited government. what we stand for is an effective, accountable, limited government under the constitution. that is a choice we can win. [applause] let me also say that first

breakout was in north dakota. the fact is, we have had a revolution in natural gas and oil. we are now the largest natural gas producer in the world. if this president had any sense of seriousness about russia, he would have already issued an executive order allowing american national gas to be shipped to europe. [applause] he would already be open to that offshore and federal properties for exploration and he would say that we would drive down the price of oil so that russia would be bankrupt as it was in the cold war by ronald reagan. if you look out five or 10 years, a poverty-stricken food and is not a very dangerou