RJC kicks off its 25th anniversary celebration
Friday, March 05, 2010 By: RJC Press Office
Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2010) -- The RJC Winter Leadership Meeting featured a gala dinner on March 6 to kick off the RJC’s year-long 25th anniversary celebration.
Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman acted as master of ceremonies. The keynote address was delivered by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, with additional remarks from House Minority Whip Eric Cantor and Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle. RJC was privileged to present a special video message from President George W. Bush in honor of the occasion.
CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE PRESIDENT'S REMARKS.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO.
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