RNC Women

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) just finished up her address at the RNC Regional Women's Summit in Columbus.  She gave an inspiring talk about the gains the Republican Party has made nationally and the opportunity our party has to change the balance of power in 2010.

 

Senator Murkowski also gave an update on the status of health care reform legislation.  The simple fact is that the voters don't trust Washington to fundamentally take over such a large segment of our national economy.  The Democrats had multiple opportunities to slow down, go back to the drawing board and listen to the American people.  What the people want is a bill without partisan bias.  Instead, the Democrats marginalized the voices calling on Washington to slow down and rushed ahead with a bill that is too big, too expensive and that does not have the support of the American people.  

 

Senator Murkowski also brought the crowd to its feet when she reminded the Democrats in Washington that it is 'We the People' who truly hold the reins of government.  The American people are telling Washington that they want a government that listens and that works.  On issues from health care to holding a 9/11 trial in New York City to jobs and the economy, the Democrats in charge in Washington have failed to pay heed to what the American people have been telling them.  

 

Finally, Senator Murkowski reminded the crowd that the principles of the GOP resonate with a majority of the American public.  Whether it's low taxes, responsible health reform or keeping government spending under control, our party is right on the issues.   If we stay true to those principles, and take our case directly to the American people, our party will be successful in 2010 and beyond.