As a caucus speaker, take this letter with you to read:
I see a lot of familiar faces here today and most of you know that I have been a strong supporter of Newt Gingrich through this process. He has a proven record of fixing Washington – including balancing the budget. If there was ever a time we need that done again it is now. I believe Newt is the only candidate who can really fix the way Washington works and thus fix our country. All the rest will just tinker around the edges. As your friend and your neighbor, I ask you to please join me today in supporting Newt Gingrich for President. I have here a letter that I would like to share with you from Mr. Gingrich...
First I want to thank you for participating in this remarkable process of self-government. Caucusing is an intense act of commitment and the dedication of the people of Iowa is why this state earns its first in the nation status every four years.
I am asking for your vote for a simple reason. America has big problems. And big problems not only require big solutions, but also an experienced hand to make those solutions a reality.
I believe I can humbly offer both.
On big solutions, my Jobs and Growth plan will give every American the option of a 15% flat tax that can be filed on a postcard. And for businesses, my plan would lower the tax rate to 12.5%, making us competitive with every major manufacturing country in the world.
This means more jobs and more take home pay for every single American. That’s why I have been endorsed by the architect of Ronald Reagan’s economic plan, who says my Jobs and Growth plan would create more jobs than any other candidate.
On experience, let me just offer that of all the candidates, I am the only one who has actually balanced the federal budget. We also cut taxes and reformed welfare, leading to the creation of 11 million new jobs.
With your help, we can do it again, and more.
I believe that with faith in God, courage and hard work, we can revive the spirit of American exceptionalism in America - the belief that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that no government can come between you and those rights.
I am asking for your vote tonight so that together, we can rebuild the America we love – a nation like no other. Thank you, Newt.
As your friend and neighbor, I am asking you to join me in voting for Newt Gingrich, the one proven conservative in the race. I ask you to look at the records of each candidate, not what they say, but look at the policies they supported when they were in office, and which of those you would like to see us pursue going forward. Newt’s record is one of cutting taxes, balancing the budget, creating jobs, reforming entitlement programs and taking on the establishment. More than ever, we need a forceful leader who bring conservative change to Washington. That leader is Newt Gingrich. He’s done it once and with your vote today, he will do it again.
Thank you.
