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Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding the Republican National Committee Chairman, Reince Preibus,’ remarks and release of the unity document, ‘Principles for American Renewal’:

“It is about time that the Republican Party stops the war on conservatives and takes a strong stand for principles that make our nation stronger, which happen to be conservative. This nation’s foundation was on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through limited government, not bloated, oppressive, freedom-stealing, luxury-indulged government. Power should be in the people’s hands – not in the clutches of bureaucrats in Washington, DC.

For so long establishment types have been blaming conservatives for losses when it was actually the abandonment of our core conservative principles that was doing the damage. The majority of Americans want the nation preserved with fewer Washington bureaucrats calling the shots. They want our nation secured against enemies foreign and domestic, while being free of deadly diseases that are coming into the country and spreading by the Democrats’ politically correct policies. They want an end to the waste of deficit spending. They’d even like the White House safe from intruders, where vulnerability has arisen from liberal, unqualified political correctness. Americans would like our military men and women to be able to defend themselves without Rules of Engagement that allow our enemies to wound or kill them first. They would like a secure border so people come in legally, and are not secretly shipped all over the country with any illness they might happen to be carrying. 

For Republican National Committee Chairman, Reince Preibus, to give a great speech like this today, clearly the light of truth is shining where it is needed. This call, to unite under core conservative principles, is refreshing.  Republicans should be planting their feet on the bedrock of these ideals. Let’s face it: promoting peace through strength is a winning strategy. 

The federal government has evolved into a bloated, oppressive, economy-killing mess. It is time for conservative leaders to take a stand and reverse the deterioration of American greatness. The upcoming election can be a turning point – a potential conduit to America’s foundations that assure prosperity and exceptionalism. I applaud Mr. Preibus for speaking out by reinforcing conservative ideals that will strengthen this nation in the face of Democrat and establishment belittling.”

Congressman Louie Gohmert is the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Louie was elected to three terms as District Judge in Smith County, Texas. He also served as Chief Justice of Texas'12th Court of Appeals.

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