Spoke at luncheon address of over 500 leaders and activists including Mary Matalin, Ralph Reed, Ed Gillespie, Ken Blackwell. “Don’t abandon conservative principles – don’t act like democrats – it does not work.” “We cannot reject the conservative philosophy.” “I am not here to talk about what I am against. Sorry out there…I am not going to criticize the President of the United States…he is my brother, I love him. And, I like the tax cuts we have….I like chief Justice Roberts, I like Justice Alito…nothing more the press corps would like than for me to criticize my brother…but as my father would say…”Not gonna do it” (this to laughter and applause)…appeals to conservatives to keep their support of his brother.” Calls for….positive agenda.. 1. Line item veto “This day forward – no more ear marks – don’t need to be end all and be all for everyone that gives a fundraising check – we will not win if we do not adhere to limited government.” 2. ” Cut taxes – cut taxes for poor people, cut taxes for middle income people, cut taxes for rich people – cut, cut, cut.” 3. Reform – “sadly in washington Republicans have lost their way. We have become timid – people don’t want photo ops and the superficial – Democrats have nothing to offer here, but neither do we – we need to be for bold reform. They want people who will addvocate reform – education, social security, health care” 4. Abortion – large numbers of abortions across the country “notacceptable whether you are pro-choice or pro-life – it is wrong. There is right and wrong, there is absolute truths.” “I am pretty optimistic. If we adhere to our conservative principles.” Took questions from audience; President or VP question: “I have been on fast forward-need to take a break and think about the future. “We need a restoration of civility- I hate all the carping and whining – not sure my DNA is made for that-I like policy. When I was growing up, my father, who was a Congressman then,some of his best friends were Democrats…now they all hardley really know each other.”