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January, February, March EDITION 1 2018 - !st Qtr

A DIAMOND AWARD WINNING CLUB SINCE 1960

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated

PRESIDENT Beatrice Restifo

blrestifo@roadrunner.com 805-230-2919

1st V.P. (PROGRAMS) Cav. Rosemary Licata

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2nd V.P. (MEMBERSHIP) Ann Shires

805-527-2468 ashires@pacbell.net

3rd V.P. (WAYS & MEANS) Patrice Barlow

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RECORDING SECRETARY

Connie Malmuth 805-498-2729

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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Anne Hetu

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TREASURER Isa Kendall

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PARLIAMENTARIAN

Cav. Rosemary Licata 818-889-4839

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NEWSLETTER

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Marsha Llanes-Thibodeau marsha729@mac.com

Santa, Natasha Trenev, Larry Elder, Beatrice Restifo at the Lake Sherwood Country Club, Dove Release

Photos by B. Restifo

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President’s Message The year 2017 has been another very special one for TORWF. We have been closely following our President and how he has been true to his campaign promises in many ways, even with the congress’ slow progress. At this writing he has been able to get his Tax Reform and Tax Reduction Bill passed in both houses without one Democrat vote. He has tenacity, endurance, perseverance, patience and overcomes all the negative news. We must do whatever we can to keep telling the “good news” and the many accomplishments he has already made even before a full year in office.

Next year we will have crucial elections for local, Assembly, governor and congressional offices. We will have opportunities to meet the candidates at our meetings and present a candidate forum later in the year. This is the time to educate ourselves on each candidate’s history and views. The election of President Donald J. Trump gives us a clue in California: are there enough people disillusioned with the liberals in Sacramento who increase huge gas taxes with no thought to how it effects the working people, over spend with no accounting for what they do, enrich themselves, with a pension system underfunded, students graduating from high schools with D averages and barely can read. We need to find these people and get them registered to vote Republican. We have 2 candidates for governor and we need to support which ever one is on the ballot against the Democrat. Remember we are up against the system of the top 2 get on the ballot after a primary even if they are from the same party. There is an effort to reverse this system and we will be hearing more about it is subsequent weeks. With a primary in June and election in November, we have our work cut out for us. Please make time to help in voter registration commencing in February.

I want to thank and congratulate our 2016 Executive Officers, Committee Chairs, all members for their contributions of time, ideas, support, attendance and participation in our events. You make it all worthwhile.

This year’s programs included Abe Lincoln Comes To Visit; A.J. Wammack as Lincoln; as well as The titanic Exhibit Presentation with Randle C. W. Swan, Supervisory Curator at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; From Darkness to Triumph, with Vicki Drummond, the Alabama Republican Committee Women; The Trump Doctrine, with Pepperdine Professor Dr. Robert Kaufman; Secrets of a C.I.A. Agent with retired agent Bob Dougherty; Heroes of World War 11 featuring several World War 11 veterans, Michael Reagan and his team showed their film Heroes of World War 11 filmed in Normandy; Our Constitution with Professor Dr. Gordon Lloyd in partnership with Anthony Pennay of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning center at the Ronald Regan Library; From the Gulag to Freedom we featured our members Dr. Sigrid Weidenweber and Marilyn Fordney; The Annual Beacon of Light Award Gala Christmas Holiday Luncheon at the Sherwood Country Club honoring Humanitarian Award winner Entrepreneur Natasha Trenev and Freedom award winner radio show host Larry Elder. Se p[age 6 and 7 for full review.

Thank you and congratulations to the 2018 Executive Officers who have retained their positions along with me as President. First Vice President Rosemary Licata, Second Vice President Ann Shires, Third Vice President Patrice Barlow, Recording secretary Connie Malmuth, Corresponding Secretary, Anne Hetu, and Treasurer Isa Kendall. They are all dedicated women and we all appreciate all your time, dedication and efficiency. Let us keep our eye on the future we desire, in the America we cherish, for the family we love, and the faith we profess.

Donald Trump tells us: No dream is too big. No challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach. Beatrice Restifo, President

TORWF STANDING COMMITTEES Americanism: Susan Morrison International Outreach: Debby Chang Campaign, Precinct, & Voter Registration: Rosemary Licata Legislation: Marilyn Fordney Caring For America: Ann Shires Literacy: Nada Wall Chaplain: Isa Kendall Support The Troops: Christina Ning Community Outreach: Julie Prince Women In Business: Susan Patena Facebook: Carola DeLong Youth & Scholarship: Patrice Barlow

Future Events Thursday, January 18, 2018 help us toast the one year anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at a hosted gathering when we invite members, new and prospective members, to join our group. Details of time and place to follow.

We will be hosting a candidate forum for local and congressional offices. Information to follow. Your program chair, Rosemary Licata is planning a very busy, exiting year. Please inform us at torwf-rl@roadrunner.com of any changes in postal address or email. Information is also on Facebook. This is a good time to update your information for Facebook email to: westlakewife@earthlink.net in order to get onto our club page. Carola Delong will contact you regarding Facebook.

Federation

California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW) is planning their Winter Conference Board of directors Meeting Friday-Sunday, February 9-11, 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, CA. All Republican Women are invited. Speakers and work shops are interesting and educational, a great chance to meet women from our state. Registration will begin in January. View the CFRW.org site for details.

National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) Board of Directors will meet at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA., Thursday – Saturday, March 22-24, 2018. The meeting is open to all club members. The spring meeting usually includes Legislation Day, a chance to go to Capitol Hill to meet and hear Republican members of Congress. This year is crucial to get our views across to our representatives. The 2018 NFRW elected Executive Officers are:

President- Jody Rushton Texas 1st Vice President Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman, Illinois 2nd Vice President Eileen Sobjack, Washington 3rd Vice President Julie Harris, Arkansas 4th Vice President Ann Schockett, New York Secretary Frances Taylor, Alabama Treasurer Vanessa La Franco, New Jersey

TORWF received the Diamond Award, a special recognition from NFRW for our efforts during 2016 and 2017, The Diamond Award is awarded for work in numerous categories such as Caring For America, Literacy, Voter Registration Campaign efforts to elect Republicans to office, programs, and all the things we do as a group. The aggregate hours of each member are recorded and a detailed report is submitted before their NFRW biannual convention. Your efforts are so appreciated to help us maintain our Diamond Club status over the years. Please continue to join a committee, let us know what special work you are doing in the community, etc. This all adds up to a very active, compassionate, dedicated group of women and men. Many thanks to all Committee Chairs and committee members who have given their time and expertise in so many ways.

Some of the other awards we received during 2016-2017 are: First Place Voter Registration Category 4 Special Recognition CFRW registering 496 voters 2016 First Place Most New Member Award Category 4-CFRW Southern Division Second Place percent of Increase New Members Ventura County Category 4 Special Recognition for Caring For America projects

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Civic Engagement

Beginning in February we will resume Voter Registration at the Oaks Mall. Let us maintain our First Place Record of highest number of registrations in category 4 with 75-109 members as well as winner of the California Federation Republican Women, Southern Division Voter Registration Award. We were the only club in Ventura County to achieve this distinction. The New Year 2018 will be an extremely important election year. Competition will be fierce for all elected offices around the country. We must be extremely alert and properly informed discounting the “fake news” and false information. Our aim is to maintain a Republican majority in the House and Senate. This is crucial for President Trump to continue to implement his agenda. In our area we will be electing local council members, House of Representatives and Governor. Please make some time to join Voter Registration at the Oaks Mall, Saturdays, Noon to 4:00 P.M. and say yes when I call to schedule. It is a very satisfying effort and fun. Rosemary Licata – Voter Registration Chair 805-377-4510

Americanism

The American flag, “The star-Spangled Banner, “America the Beautiful,” “Hail to the Chief,” military uniforms, Air Force One, the Supreme Court in robes, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Statue of Liberty, and our majestic national bird, the bald eagle-all are familiar representations of the United States.

Although Benjamin Franklin campaigned for the adoption of the wild turkey instead, the bald eagle has been a symbol of our country since 1782 when the Second Continental Congress adopted it as our national bird. This majestic eagle represents the ideal qualities of strength, determination, boldness, faithfulness, and freedom. It is prominent on the great Seal of the United States of America, the presidential seal, many of our coins, and when adopted, was thought to be unique to North America, thus “our” bird. For our organization, the bald eagle is particularly meaningful as it is central to our motto, “Soaring Like an Eagle with New Vision.” We are inspired by its familiar presence as a representative emblem of the Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated.

Eagles mate for life and each year produce between one and three eggs, with two being most common. They proudly soar to stunning heights as they survey their environment. They are commonly seen soaring or protecting their nests on a cruise through the inside Passage going toward Alaska. Huge in size and wing span, their sharp eyesight. hooked beak, and sharp talons are ideal for catching fish or small animals, their usual foods. We can be proud of this majestic symbol of our country and the ideals for which it stands. Susan Morrison, Americanism Chair Legislation

Additional Note: For 2017-2018, the American Tort Reform Foundation labels California as second worst “judicial hellhole”. The states and cities rank as follows: Florida, California, St. Louis, MO., New York City’s Asbestos Litigation Court, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Madison and Cook Counties in Illinois, and Louisiana. The California Citizens Against Law Abuse ties California’s dismal ranking to trial lawyers who the organization says, “routinely write large campaign checks to state legislators.” The money, they said, is intended to ensure that more laws are enacted that will make it easier for attorneys to sue businesses. This information is from Marianne Marino, Director of California Citizens Against Law Abuse. Her group lobbies Sacramento legislators annually regarding improper legislation to hurt businesses and citizens and has meetings in different areas to inform citizens and business owners of their rights and ways to prevent frivolous lawsuits. For more information go to www.cala.org. Marilyn Fordney, Legislation Chair

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Caring For America

As Chair of Caring For America, Ann Shires has brought us a CFRW commendation for efforts in providing homeless women with purses filled with needed items; organizing with Carola Delong and their Sweet Walking Women team’s participation in the annual American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer; and at our Beacon of Light Award Luncheon in December members and guests donated hundreds of items and gift cards for the abandoned and abused teen girls at Maryvale Residence and Treatment Center. Member Susan Frazier has volunteered at Maryvale for over 30 years to support these girls with outside trips, gift cards and general help on their road to a better life. We also are participating in the Prayer Shawl project begun by member Gina Conti where women knit or crochet shawls, prayed over and given to people during illness. They also knit hats and scarfs for the military who thankfully use the hats under their helmets and the scarfs around their necks under their heavy uniforms.

International Outreach

Meetings initiated by Debby Chang are being held periodically with the Asian American Community to inform them of the procedure to register to vote, and the importance of remaining informed of current and pending legislation and candidates and to vote. Debby invites special guests to speak to the group including Ventura County Clerk Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn who was well received by the participants. Debby Chang, Christina Ning, Rosemary Licata, and Beatrice Restifo attended the invitation only elegant reception introducing the new Consul General Zhang Ping from the Peoples Republic of China for Los Angeles. The Consul General has been at this Consulate before and has previously served in Washington D.C. It is important to maintain contact with this office as China is in the forefront of the news regarding trade, cultural exchange and, for their contact with our allies in the Asian region. Debby Chang continues in her unique position as International Outreach Chair.

Literacy

TORWF has donated a one year Smithsonian Magazine subscription to St. Patrick Day School, Thousand Oaks, plus Nada Walls, Literacy Chair has arranged donation of several books to their library. We were able to arrange J. P. Wammack as President Lincoln’s visit to the school’s 5th grade class in February. President Lincoln is always a hit with the students, especially that he gives away bright Lincoln pennies.

Support The Troops

We continue to send items to For the Troops for We Care boxes to military overseas. Please continue to save items such as small cans of fruit, chicken, tuna, personal items, magazines, beef jerky, crossword puzzle books, toothpaste, tooth brushes, gum, hard candy, etc. Bring items to meetings or call 805-230-2919 to arrange pick up. Support The Troops Chair Christina Ning has created many greeting cards for writing messages of encouragement, thanks, etc. which are included in each box mailed. This is an ongoing endeavor and your continued participation is greatly appreciated by the men and women who receive these items.

Youth & Scholarship Patrice Barlow has for the third year, a winner from our club for the Charlotte Mousel Scholarship Essay on “What the Constitution Means To Me”. This time her winner received a total of $2,000.00 from Ventura County and the entire CFRW Southern Division. Great accomplishment. We also sent students to the YAF High School Conference in Santa Barbara. Please let us know of any junior or senior students who want to go to the YAF Conference.

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Beacon of Light Awards Christmas Holiday Gala Luncheon The December 7, 2017 Christmas Holiday Gala Luncheon was an elegant, festive event with many facets. The day began with an overflowing number of guests entering the beautifully decorated Sherwood Country Club foyer. The reception in the Conservatory led to the Christmas Market of beautiful boutiques. The Voices of Christmas Carolers filled the air. The camaraderie of the guests was palpable as they took the opportunity to meet our Beacon of Light Awardees and other dignitaries.

Reverend Doctor Gary Alan Dickey in his kilts playing his bagpipes, led the guests to the Sherwood Terrace, the site of our annual Dove Release for Peace. Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awardee Natasha Trenev, Entrepreneur, scientist, health activist and Beacon of Light Freedom Awardee Laurence ‘Larry’ Elder, long time radio talk show host, and attorney, each released a white dove handed to them by dove man Santa Claus Tom Bolger in his red suit, followed by 50 white doves, a spectacular sight against the clear blue sky, accompanied by the strains of, “This is My Country”, recording by the Boston Pops Orchestra with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. We believe in showcasing exemplary people who have accomplished greatly.

As Dr. Dickey’s pipes filled the air, he led the guests into the elegant White House Dining Room for a festive Holiday Sherwood Country Club Luncheon and Program. The devastating Ventura Fire caused the loss of District Attorney Gregory Totten’s mother’s home so at the last moment he was unable to serve as Master of Ceremonies. Dr. Dickey stepped in as Master of Ceremonies beginning with a beautiful, heartfelt Invocation, led the Pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a patriotic medley by accomplished songstress Elaine Dupont Bernard. Dr. Dickey’s champagne toast to President Donald J. Trump, to Vice President Mike Pence, and to our wonderful country and its people made us all feel so honored and proud.

First V.P. Cavaliere Rosemary Licata introduced the awardees who both gave heartwarming, inspirational, uplifting talks of their road in life; both declared learning from their parents the virtue of hard work, diligence, perseverance. Natasha Trenev at eight years old with her parents, not speaking English, arrived in Los Angeles after escaping from a communist country with one suitcase, a few dollars, living in a $10.00 room. Her father and ancestors had supplied the King of Romania from his Yogurt factory, here worked as a dishwasher, eventually opened his own local Yogurt Company. Natasha attended UCLA, studied, researched, refined probiotic products, and with her husband Yordan in 1982 founded Natren, Inc., a world-wide supplier of probiotics and natural health products. Known as the “Mother of Probiotics” Natasha speaks world-wide to medical schools, doctors, has authored many books and publications and is creating a legacy for healthy generations to come, certainly a humanitarian.

Larry Elder grew up in south central Los Angeles, attended Crenshaw High School, earned a political science and law degree, has produced TV shows, films such as “Michael and Me”, has hosted radio talk shows since 1994. “The Larry Elder Show” is syndicated nationally and can be heard locally on Salem Broadcasting Network, KRLA AM 870 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Monday to Friday. His fiscal conservative, social liberal, limited government, thoughtful insight on the days issues make him one of the most in demand radio personalities and cable news pundits in the country. He shines the bright light of reasoned analysis on many myths and hypocrisies apparent in our system of government, our society and the media itself. Known as the Sage of South Central Larry uses facts, logic, common sense and a ready wit. The author of many best selling books, Larry supports many charitable causes. His book Dear Father, Dear Son: Eight Hours is a deeply moving account of his life, relationship with his father, who at age 13 was thrown out of his home, became Marine, raised a family working several jobs at a time, eventually set up his own café which he ran in Los Angeles for over 40 years without bitterness or anger in his life.

The musical interlude during the entre provided by Natalia Staneva, Executive Director at the New West Symphony featured several pieces played by Paul Fried, principal flutist at the New West Symphony, Sasha Gurevich, NWS manager viola,s and 16 year old Alexander Fried on violin. Two New West Symphony subscriptions supplied by Natalia were auctioned. Installation of the 2018 Executive Officers by Dr. Dickey followed. Thank you to our generous sponsors, to all who attended and donated items to our selected charity, Maryvale, a residence for teen age girls. Everyone enjoyed the magnificent day and the Holiday spirit. Cavaliere Rosemary Licata, 1st Vice President

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Rosemary Licata with Santa Tom Bolger

Freedom Awardee Larry Elder

Natasha Trenev receives Award from Rosemary Licata

Natasha Trenev with Doves - Photo Debra Tash

Dr. Gary Dickey piping to Luncheon Photo S. Havasi

Yordan Trenev Commendation and Beatrice Restifo - Photo S. Havasi

November 2017 Luncheon Meeting November 2017 Luncheon Meeting

At Dove Release for Peace -photo-S.Havasi

November 2017 Luncheon Meeting

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Read the NFRW and CFRW articles weekly – NFRW.org, CFRW.org.. If you have an email you will receive the publications weekly or monthly. Key legislative sites: Currently on the House floor: – clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.html House floor.html U. S. Senate Calendar of Business: www.senate.gov/floor/index.html THOMAS www.congress.gov U. S. Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121

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2017 Legislative Victories

AB 411 – Allowing the use of therapy dogs in our courts Authorizes victims, witnesses, and child witnesses, while testifying at a preliminary hearing, trial, or juvenile court proceeding, to be accompanied by a dog trained in providing emotional support. Therapy and facility dogs provide both physical and emotional comfort to vulnerable victims, resulting in more accurate testimony in the judicial system. AB 452 – Cleaning up court responsibilities and procedures Changes the reference of Clerk of the Supreme Court to Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court, and changes the reference of Clerk/Administrator of the Court of Appeal to the Clerk/Executive Officer of the Court of Appeal. This seemingly technical change will help more accurately reflect the executive responsibilities of these positions within the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. AB 494 – Strengthening California’s “Granny Flat” laws Makes clarifying language changes to last year’s AB 2299 including clarifying owner occupancy, parking, and set back requirements to better reflect the intent of AB 2299 and simplifies implementation for cities and homeowners. AB 544 – Getting more zero emissions vehicles on the road Creates a new clean-air decal program for zero-emission vehicles and partial zero-emission vehicles after the existing program ends, allowing these vehicles to continue accessing the HOV Lane through 2015 to help California meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals. AB 712 – Improving custody hearing for children Creates emergency jurisdiction for child custody and visitation issues when a case has been approved for a change of venue, but the jurisdiction had not been authorized for the new venue. AB 906 – Improving CA plastic recycling provision AB 906 will help reduce contamination in the recycling stream by separating incompatible polymers and will improve the efficacy of the recycling program. AB 1113 – Protecting Public Transit Funding Amends statutes governing the State Transit Assistance program to clarify several ambiguities and ensure that funds are properly allocated. Specifically, the bill clarifies to which local entities transportation planning agencies may directly allocate STA program funds and what revenue may be used to calculate revenue shares. AB 1332 – Protecting children in dependency courts AB 1332 provides a needed legislative solution to give dependency courts the ability to protect the well-being of children. AB 1505 – Restoring local affordable housing policies Restores the long-standing authority of local governments to require the inclusion of affordable rental units as one component of their local inclusionary housing policies, if they choose to adopt such policies. AB 1505 does not give local governments any new authority that they did not have prior to 2009, nor does it constrain or dictate in any way what local inclusionary policies have should look like. Inclusionary policies have been utilized in California for decades, dating back to the late 1970’s and have proven to be effective tools for producing affordable housing to working families and creating strong, diverse neighborhoods with a range of housing options. AB 1540 – Designating the official state dinosaur Establishes the Augustynolophus morissi as the official state dinosaur of California. Augustynolophus morrisi, affectionately dubbed “Auggie”, belongs to a family of dinosaurs known scientifically as Hadrosauridae and colloquially as “Duckbill Dinosaurs”. Its fossils were first unearthed in 1939 in the Moreno Formation of Fresno County and have only been found in California. AB 1521 – Preserving existing affordable housing stock Strengthens the state’s existing Affordable Housing Preservation Law by requiring that rental housing with affordability restrictions be offered for sale first, at market-rate, to qualified preservation purchasers who intend to maintain the property’s affordability restrictions. This will protect families from displacement and preserve units at a time when those units are increasingly scarce. AB 1568 – Financing infrastructure for affordable housing development AB 1568 creates the Neighborhood Infill Finance and Transit Improvement Act of 2017 (NIFTI), and authorizes local communities to use their local share of tax dollars to address the housing and infrastructure needs in their area. Marilyn Fordney, Legislation Chair

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Excerpts from President Trump’s National Security Speech December 18, 2017

We’re here today to discuss matters of vital importance to us all: America’s security, prosperity, and standing in the world. Throughout our history, the American people have always been the true source of American greatness. Our people have promoted our culture and promoted our values. Americans have fought and sacrificed on the battlefields all over the world. We have liberated captive nations, transformed former enemies into the best of friends, and lifted entire regions of the planet from poverty to prosperity. Because of our people, America has been among the greatest forces for peace and justice in the history of the world. Our leaders engaged in nation-building abroad, while they failed to build up and replenish our nation at home. They undercut and shortchanged our men and women in uniform with inadequate resources, unstable funding, and unclear missions. They failed to insist that our often very wealthy allies pay their fair share for defense, putting a massive and unfair burden on the U.S. taxpayer and our great U.S. military. They neglected a nuclear menace in North Korea; made a disastrous, weak, and incomprehensibly bad deal with Iran; and allowed terrorists such as ISIS to gain control of vast parts of territory all across the Middle East. They put American energy under lock and key. They imposed punishing regulations and crippling taxes. They surrendered our sovereignty to foreign bureaucrats in faraway and distant capitals. On top of everything else, our leaders drifted from American principles. They lost sight of America’s destiny. And they lost their belief in American greatness. We are rebuilding our nation, our confidence, and our standing in the world… We have moved swiftly to confront our challenges, and we have confronted them head-on… We are once again investing in our defense — almost $700 billion, a record, this coming year. We are demanding extraordinary strength, which will hopefully lead to long and extraordinary peace. We are giving our courageous military men and women the support they need and so dearly deserve…. we are presenting to the world our new National Security Strategy. It has the endorsement of my entire Cabinet… Our new strategy is based on a principled realism, guided by our vital national interests, and rooted in our timeless value…We also face rival powers, Russia and China, that seek to challenge American influence, values, and wealth. partnership with those and other countries, but in a manner that always protects our national interest. As an example, yesterday I received a call from President Putin of Russia thanking our country for the intelligence that our CIA was able to provide them concerning a major terrorist attack planned in St. Petersburg, where many people, perhaps in the thousands, could have been killed. They were able to apprehend these terrorists before the event, with no loss of life. And that’s a great thing, and the way it’s supposed to work…To succeed, we must integrate every dimension of our national strength, and we must compete with every instrument of our national power. First, we must protect the American people, the homeland, and our great American way of life. This strategy recognizes that we cannot secure our nation if we do not secure our borders… In addition, our strategy calls for us to confront, discredit, and defeat radical Islamic terrorism and ideology and to prevent it from spreading into the United States…develop new ways to counter those who use new domains, such as cyber and social media... The second pillar of our strategy is to promote American prosperity. For the first time, American strategy recognizes that economic security is national security. Economic vitality, growth, and prosperity at home is absolutely necessary for American power and influence abroad…It calls for cutting taxes and rolling back unnecessary regulations… The third pillar of our strategy is to preserve peace through strength. We recognize that weakness is the surest path to conflict…It calls for a total modernization of our military... It calls for streamlining acquisition, eliminating bloated bureaucracy, and massively building up our military, which has the fundamental side benefit of creating millions and millions of jobs…This strategy includes plans to counter modern threats, such as cyber and electromagnetic attacks. It recognizes space as a competitive domain and calls for multi-layered missile defense. This strategy outlines important steps to address new forms of conflict such as economic and political aggression. And our strategy emphasizes strengthening alliances to cope with these threats. It recognizes that our strength is magnified by allies who share principles — and our principles — and shoulder their fair sshare of responsibility for our common security. Fourth and finally our strategy is to advance American influence in the world, but this begins with building up our wealth and power at home.

America will lead again. And we are returning to the wisdom of our founders. In America, the people govern, the people rule, and the people are sovereign. What we have built here in America is precious and unique. In all of history, never before has freedom reigned, the rule of law prevailed, and the people thrived as we have here for nearly 250 years. We must love and defend it. We must guard it with vigilance and spirit, and, if necessary, like so many before us, with our very lives. And we declare that our will is renewed, our future is regained, and our dreams are restored. Every American has a role to play in this grand national effort. And today, I invite every citizen to take their part in our vital mission. Together, our task is to strengthen our families, to build up our communities, to serve our citizens, and to celebrate American greatness as a shining example to the world. As long as we are proud — and very proud — of who we are, how we got here, and what we are fighting for to preserve, we will not fail. If we do all of this, if we rediscover our resolve and commit ourselves to compete and win again, then together we will leave our children and our grandchildren a nation that is stronger, better, freer, prouder, and, yes, an America that is greater than ever before. God Bless You. Thank you very much. Thank you. The president received great applause during this speech given at the Reagan Building with members of the Cabinet present

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With New Vi s i on

CALENDAR OF EVENTS January, February, March 2018

Thursday, January 4 CFRW Southern Division, February 9-11 TORWF Board of Directors Meeting Board of Directors Meeting & Conference 10:30 A.M. Boccaccios Restaurant Workshops, speakers, California CFRW members invited Westlake Village Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, CA.

Thursday, January 18 Thursday, March 1 Celebrating President Donald J. Trump & TORWF Board of Directors Meeting Membership Event 10:30 A.M. Boccaccios Restaurant Invitation to follow Westlake Village

Thursday, February 1 Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24 TORWF Board of Directors Meeting NFRW Spring Board of Directors Meeting & Conference 10:30 A.M. Boccaccios Restaurant Members of entire country are invited Westlake Village Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

Thursday, December 6 Beacon of Light Award Gala Luncheon Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks

For information 805-230-2919 or 805-377-4510 or contact torwf-rl@roadrunner.com

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