It's wonderful. The speakers, such as keynote speaker (U.S. Sen.) Lamar Alexander, will speak, sign autographs, and we will have tables with various prizes such as the ones sent by presidential candidate John McCain.

They should do it once a month. We would then have the money to spend on things that are important, like books.

It made me feel proud to be an American. (The Republican Party) can bring some ethical reforms that are needed, and I think it's just a breath of fresh air.

It's our biggest event to raise money for the council.

We are just growing by leaps and bounds. About 30 years ago, we could fit all the Republicans in a closet. But now there's a feeling that the state of Tennessee is becoming Republican.

They had two pots left, and they said, 'We'll let you have both of these for $7,'.

He said 'I believe in the Almighty and I believe the Almighty's gift to man is freedom.' He elaborated on Iraq.

I think he feels that we're important. He said you get so isolated in Washington D.C.. It was very thrilling, and I enjoyed every moment of it.

The event will have a violinist performing as well as Eric Morris, a gospel singer.