WB: Rep. Duncan Hunter

Hunter talked about the cross at Mt Soledad near San Diego and how the ACLU has attempted to get rid of this public expression of faith, and his efforts to make it a federal memorial to protect it from those who would sanitize the public square of expressions of Christian faith.

He also spoke highly of the "arsenal of democracy" and the manufacturing capabilities of the United States--the capability that enabled the free world to win World War II. He said one reason he is running for president is the loss of our industrial base. He said it is vital to our families who need good jobs, and national defense.

Hunter said China is cheating at trade, and is using our money to build up their military that "go right at America's strength." He said he would stop this and restore the arsenal of democracy.

Hunter said "freedom hangs in the balance" in Iraq, and it is in the interest of the United States to extend freedom around the world. He praised Ronald Reagan for his leadership in the "contra wars" as we helped our South American neighbors resist communism in the 1980s.

He spoke of the progress against terrorism in Iraq and how Harry Reid doesn't want people to know about that. "We are going to leave Iraq in victory," Hunter said to a standing ovation.

He said Iran was walking down the path to nuclear technology. "Iraq has stated they are going to continue...developing nuclear capability. As president, I will never allow Iran to have a nuclear device, period."

Hunter said we will be tested by terrorists in the future with high tech methods, and preemption may be necessary. He commended Israel for their friendship with the United States and said Israel should not have to give back an inch of land (another huge standing ovation).

On our southern border, Hunter says we have a "thin green line" of border patrol agents who are protecting us. He said not only are people coming across for jobs, but our jails are full of illegal alien criminals.

Hunter promised, "As president, I will build all 850 miles of border fence in 6 months." He also said he would see that the border agents who were imprisoned for allegations of hurting a criminal illegal alien...he will see that they are released.

He said he will not appoint someone to the federal bench who does not understand that abortion ends a human life. (another standing ovation)

He said he wants school children to not only know the basics, but that when other countries were hungry, facing disaster, and under attack, Americans came to help them.

He closed with a story about the honor of taking care of friends and family. He said families lift our country up. He said he believes God still loves this nation, and believes we are still a people of faith and courage.