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Statement on the Ground Zero Mosque

Statement on the Ground Zero Mosque


On the front page of today’s Morning Call was an article on the mosque to be located near Ground Zero in NYC.  Below is a video statement and transcript of those remarks.  My comments were misinterpreted slightly, and I absolutely do not speak for all Muslims – just myself – but the fact remains the [...]

War, Civil Liberties, and Freedom of Speech

War, Civil Liberties, and Freedom of Speech


These remarks were given July 30th, 2010, at the campaign’s Freedom Concert.  For those unaware, the campaign has been featured on four (4) front pages (see 2 of them here) of both of the district’s key newspapers during the past 6 days due to incumbent demanding that I be barred from debating him and also [...]

Independence Day Speech

Independence Day Speech


In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read in three spots in Pennsylvania following the Fourth of July. One such spot was Easton’s historic Center Square. 233 years later, a small band of 300 patriots showed up once more. Here is the first speech (and video!) I ever gave a year ago on July 3rd, [...]

Your Personal Liberties

Your Personal Liberties


As your federal representative, I will make no pretensions to usurp your right to self-ownership and tell you how to run your life. Those decisions are not mine to make – nor should they be. One does not step into a voting booth in November and magically cede away their individual sovereignty. Likewise, one cannot [...]