Connecticut Democratic Congressional delegation of Chris Murphy, Joe Courtney, John Larson and Rosa DeLauro voted against the funding resolution for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan last night. By doing so, they abrogated any claim to be worthy of representing the interests of our country, our state and the men and women in uniform who guarantee our freedom to debate this perilous issues.

Joe Courtney’s explanation that he wanted more money for training is particularly pathetic. How stupid does he think the people of the 2nd Congressional district are? The others, well, what do you expect? They are owned by the anti-American wing of the Democratic Party. They are part of the part of this country that drags American flags behind their cars or deface the Coast Guard Academy seal, as some did the other day in New London during the President’s address.

They do not believe in this war against terror. They do not see the threat unless a burning building is falling down around them or a mushroom cloud hovers over Manhattan, Boston or Washington, D.C. Maybe Washington, D.C. would get their attention.

This Memorial Day, all of them will be proudly marching in parades, waiving to the crowds, basking in their delirium that they are doing the right thing. Many in the audience will applaud, thinking if we strikes the colors and come home, all will be well if we just turn this over to the FBI, the Border Patrol or the NYPD.

We can all argue about how the war has been waged and the mistakes made. But to vote to cut out the legs from under our troops is beyond the pale, beyond rational thought and bordering on treason.

Congressman Chris Shays, R-CT, a patriot who has taken the time to visit the front lines at great personal risk 17 times, has seen the slow but steady progress to build a new nation. Anyone who knows Chris Shays knows he can’t be snowed by anyone. He asks tough questions, does his homework and never stops probing and pushing for the truth. He sees what our men and women are doing and why it’s critical to the survival of our civilization. And what do the Democrat want to do? Vilify him and make him their number one target in 2008. We, bring it one. We are ready to defend him and America.

Last night Fred Thompson, the guest speaker at our Prescott Bush Awards Dinner, said it best when he pointed out what our enemies are all about.

“Al-Qaida have a 100-year plan,” Thompson said. “We have a plan until the next election.”If you are out at a parade and see anyone of our Democratic delegation, let em know what you think. Remind them of what this country is about and why we need to toss them in 2008.

The 2007 Prescott Bush Awards Dinner is over. It was a wonderful night for our award winners and a terrific event for the Connecticut Republican Party. Thanks to all that made it a great success. We had well over 600 guests in attendance tonight.

The Senator gave a great speech - he really was in his groove tonight. He was on point and funny. The crowd really seemed to like it. Will follow up with interviews later with attendees.

Like many, Goldwater heavily influenced Thompson and his world view.

Safety, economy, and fiscal discipline, these are the national concerns.

Cracking jokes and telling stories off the top, folks are eating up Fred Thompson - recognizing Rob Simmons and heaping high praise on Chris Shays.

Joe Lieberman comments- he worked with joe and has nothing but kind words for Lieberman. Fred contributed to Lieberman! Fred is really looking good tonight - he has his A game.

After a few words about the budget and the legislative agenda, its time to introduce Sen. Fred Thompson. She pokes fun at his huge size (he is a big guy) and heaps praise on "law and order" fred thompson. She really is doing well, clipping through the highlights of Thompson. She is doing so well. The Senator is chuckling loudly.

Introduced the Governor MJodi Rell. The Gov is roundly cheered tonight.