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You may not hear about it, but many Iraqi police stations are staffed by loyal and dedicated Iraqis who are committed to providing a secure future for their fellow countrymen.

U.S. Troops recently made the effort to show that such dedication was appreciated, delivering a long-delayed shipment of essential office supplies to properly equip the office.  May these brave young men maintain the resolve to stare down those who use violence against the innocents and force their will upon others.

The Defend America website brings us this story.

Garrison said that aside from the physical addition to the police station, the delivery helped to continue to cement the relationship between Iraqi Police here and Marines and soldiers. They know that their concerns are taken seriously and Marines and soldiers don’t just respond when they need more firepower.

“It shows them that we trust them when we give them the items they need to run a station, whether it’s desks or thousands of rounds of ammunition,” Garrison added. “It takes time but they see we’re good on our word.”

Read the full story here.

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There’s a heated debate taking place over former President Bill Clinton’s declarations that he aggressively prosecuted the war on terrorism.

As Ronald A. Cass, Chairman of the Center for the Rule of Law, Dean Emeritus of Boston University School of Law, notes in this column at Real Clear Politics, it is simply not true that President Clinton recognized the growing threat to this nation or did much to stop it:

Former President Bill Clinton, never one to let truth stand in the way of a good line, has decided to reincarnate himself as our tough, anti-terror President. The man who ran away from military service and displayed striking contempt for our armed forces has now announced that he did more - and would do more - to combat Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda than anyone else. In his view, he should be recognized as the best man to fight that enemy.

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Aaron Goldstein at NewsByUs reminds us that the recent blistering attack by Hugo Chavez against this nation and our Commander in Chief at the United Nations is nothing new.

That Chavez should be received so well by many UN delegates in the audience during his anti-Bush/anti-American tirade tells all.  We are subsidizing at taxpayer expense an organization that routinely attacks the United States as the cause of many of the world’s problems, while simultaneously both defending and promoting rogue nation states that are the leading sponsors of terrorism and tyranny around the globe.

Read Goldstein’s piece by CLICKING HERE.

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In her weekly column, Ann Coulter responds brilliantly to those who derailed the terrorist interrogation bill in the U.S. Senate this week.

Led by Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham (along with lobbying from former Secretary of State, Colin Powell), a contingent of apologists argued that America should afford terrorist detainees more rights and privileges.

Ann Coulter’s response:

“But being nice to enemies is an idea that has never worked, no matter how many times liberals make us do it. It didn’t work with the Soviet Union, Imperial Japan, Hitler or the North Vietnamese—enemies notable for being more civilized than the Islamic savages we are at war with today.

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It was this idea (Be nice!) that fueled liberals’ rage at Reagan when he vanquished the Soviet Union with his macho “cowboy diplomacy” that was going to get us all blown up. As the Times editorial page hysterically described Reagan’s first year in office: “Mr. Reagan looked at the world through gun sights.” Yes, he did! And now the Evil Empire is no more. ”

Read her complete column here.

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California State Capital Building
West Steps
10th/L Street
Sacramento, CA 92101

Contact: John Ubaldi Ph: (916) 441-6197 Fax:(916) 441-6057

Local Emcee: Nikki Landry
Radio Station: The New 101.9 The Wolf-Fresh Country

Program Lead: Donald La Combe
Advance Press Lead: John Ubaldi –

4:00 p.m. Begin setting up of “American Remembers” Event

5:00 p.m.  KPFA 94.1 FM Berkeley interviews Gold Star parents about the 9/11 commemorative event that will take place that evening at the State Capitol.

5:30-7:30 p.m “K Street Ramblers” play

6:00 p.m.  KUVS TV-19 Sacramento (Univision) broadcasts live from the State Capitol grounds to preview the “America Remembers 9/11” event that will take place in 1.5 hours.

7:10 p.m.  San Francisco Chronicle talks to Melanie Morgan about what is expected to take place that evening.

7:30 p.m. Bill Dixon of the “K Street Ramblers” introduces fifteen year old Tess Evans an accomplished singer of Jazz, Blues, and R&B music who has sung at various events in Northern California, and plans to sing professionally. 

7:32 p.m. “America The Beautiful” Tessa Evans

7:35 p.m.  Emcee “Brad Bonar” of Bonar Entertainment will then begin by opening of
“America Remembers”, he will then introduce the United States Naval Sea
Cadet Corps and Kaweah Angel who will then sing the National Anthem.

7:35 p.m. Singing of National Anthem - Kaweah Angel

7:35 p.m Presentation of the Colors by U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps to include honor guard.

7:37 p.m. Brad Bonar introduces Chaplain Mindy Russell of the Sacramento Police Department, who will give invocation for “America Remembers 9/11.” Ms. Russell was one of the first responders sent to help in the rescue & recovery efforts of the 9/11 attacks in New York City.

7:39 p.m. Invocation by Chaplain Mindy Russell

7:43 p.m. Brad Bonar introduces John Ubaldi

7:43 p.m Introducing John Ubaldi-Director of Communications for Move America Forward.  John thanks the various organizations and The New 101.9 The Wolf Fresh Country. 

7:46 p.m. John Ubaldi introduces Melanie Morgan of Move America Forward and KSFO in San Francisco

7:48 p.m. Introduction of Melanie Morgan, who will speak for 10 minutes then introduce Joseph Williams.

8:00 p.m. Melanie Introduces Joseph Williams (Gold Star Father)
Marine Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams
Died: March 23, 2003 31, of Yuma, Ariz.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; killed in action near Nasiriyah, Iraq.

8:05 p.m. Nikki Landry introduces musical tribute to the Armed Forces of the United States - a song preformed by the Country music group “Lonestar”

8:10 p.m. Brad Bonar introduces Derek Clark. Who wrote the song “Good Night Soldier” in response to the many sacrifices of America Military personnel.

8:15 p.m. Derek Clark sings “Good Night Soldier Song”

8:20 p.m. Nikki Landry of 101.9 The Wolf Introduces Gold Star Father Mark Crowley

8:25 p.m. Nikki Landry Introduces Mark Crowley (Gold Star Father)
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Crowley
Died: April 06, 2004 18, of San Ramon, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; killed April 6 by hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq.

8:26 p.m. John Ubaldi introduces Eric Egland, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)

8:30 p.m. Eric Egland speaks about experiences in Iraq & Afghanistan.

8:31 p.m. Eric Egland introduces his wife Ania England who speaks about her experiences living under communism in Poland

8:32 p.m. Brad Bonar introduces Derek Clark

8:33 p.m. Derek Clark sings “Love Your Liberty”
Written after being inspired by the dedication of the U.S. Armed Forces.

8:46 p.m. Melanie Morgan introduces Deborah Johns

8:55 p.m. Blue Star Mom Deborah Johns
Co-Founder of “Marine Moms Online” and Mother of Cpl William Johns a Marine who has served multiple tours of duty in the war on terrorism.

8:56 p.m. John Ubaldi introduces Mike Anderson
John Ubaldi introduces Mike Anderson (Gold Star Father) Marine Cpl.  Michael D. Anderson 21, of Modesto, California. Anderson died as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Died on December 14, 2004.

9:06 p.m. Brad Bonar introduces John Ubaldi

9:07 p.m. Introduction of John Ubaldi
Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Opeartion Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)

9:12 p.m. Luana Stines introduces Kaweah Angel

9:20 p.m. “God Bless America” - Kaweah Angel

9:21 p.m.  John Ubaldi introduces Mark Williams, Fox News Analyst & Radio Personality

9:23 p.m. Introduction of Mark Williams
Thanks First Reponders for their heroic actions on 911 and what they continue
To do in our communities.

9:25 p.m.  Mark Williams leads the assembled crowd in the lighting of their candle.  He asks that a moment of silence be observed to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.  The crowd becomes hushed with silence, as hundreds of candles are simultaneously lit, setting the western quadrant of the California State Capitol Park grounds into shimmering sea of flickering candlelight.

9:30 p.m. Mark Williams introduces Kaweah Angel

9:35 p.m. “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” Kaweah Angel

9:41 p.m. Mark Williams Introduces Sacramento Police Department Chaplain Mindy
Russell who was at Ground Zero in New York City during this period.

9:46 p.m. John Ubaldi introduces Clinton Pruett of “Bugels Across America” and the San Ramn Fire Department.

9:48 p.m. Bugle Plays “Taps” - Clinton Pruett

9:50 p.m. Brad Bonar introduces Derek Clark

9:55 p.m. “September” - Derek Clark

9:55 p.m. John Ubaldi introduces Clinton Pruett

9:55 p.m. Bugle plays “Revelrie” - Clinton Pruett

9:57 p.m.  John Ubaldi thanks audience for attending September 11th Memorial Event.

10:00 p.m.  KQCA-TV 58 ("My 58") conducts live broadcast from the State Capitol grounds to report on the “America Remembers 9/11” event.  Tom DuHain reports.