Gettysburg; you almost feel like you were there during the battle.” The students enjoyed the opening dinner banquet featuring Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio who gave his opinion on the three main challenges facing America: terrorism, the ever-expanding national debt, and “the values debate.” Senior Editor of National Review Ramesh Ponnuru delivered an
engaging speech on the negative aspects of diversity, tolerance, and multiculturalism, while Vice President of Focus on the Family and Reagan Ranch Board of Governors member Tim Goeglein provided advice on public service and encouraged the students to take action. American Cause President Bay Buchanan gave a motivational speech
on standing up for the rights of unborn children. Kristen Gawlik of Closter, New Jersey, said, “Bay Buchanan really inspired me to do whatever it is I can possibly do in the pro-life movement.” Kirby Wilbur discussed the importance of Judeo-Christian values during the founding of America, and Young America’s Foundation Vice President Kate Obenshain taught students about
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