I was so blessed with the time to learn from Paul Weyrich as we worked together to build the Republican Study Committee and to ensure that conservative thought and action guided the Republican Congress.  Up until my last days in the House, I could count on seeing him each week in my office, lunching around a table of conservative heroes – and, of course, he was always the most revered of the bunch.  Paul was the only man in this town who knew how to revive the Right and he did so through political thought and political organization.  This is a very sad day, indeed, and his passing comes at a time when we need his leadership more than ever.  Conservatives would do well to allow Paul’s life and legacy to not only serve our memory, but to guide our future. 

Following are my remarks from the Weyrich tribute dinner earlier this year…and now that this day has come, I am so happy that we were able to tell him how much he meant to us, personally, and to the conservative movement.  May you rest in peace, my friend.
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In case you had any doubt exactly how liberal the Democrat leadership really is…here is more video footage to prove it.  I know it’s not surprising that the Speaker of the House is quite the liberal, but it is shocking that she would make such politically outrageous statements that can (and should) be used against many of her conservative Democrats who, after all, need to win re-election, too.

And I’d be interested to hear what Catholics think about Pelosi’s claims that she’s devout, while very publicly advocating for both contraception and abortion.

My wife and I recently had the opportunity to travel to Colorado Springs and visit with my dear friend, Dr. James Dobson, of Focus on the Family.  While there we discussed the need to develop a better system of foster care in this country, such as the project we started in Texas called Rio Bend – a unique foster community that provides a permanent home for abused and neglected kids.  The visit was just wonderful and I am so grateful for Dr. Dobson's leadership on all issues promoting strong, healthy families.

Here you can find my interview with Dr. Dobson, where we discussed everything from my book to our efforts to improve foster care and the current political climate.  I would be interested to hear what you all think about this, and I encourage you to regularly listen to his programs.