Newt Gingrich rocked the Nixon Library in Orange County, CA on Thursday drawing 1,200 people to the latest stop on his “Pearl Harbor” book tour. Gingrich reportedly spoke for 19 minutes about the book, then took questions for 30 about US policy and his possible presidential run.
Martin Wisckol of the Orange County Register posted his one-on-one interview with Newt on the Total Buzz blog.
On illegal immigration:
“If you’re here illegally, rather than pay thousands of dollars to the federal government, take the same amount of money, go back home, and apply for a temporary worker visa…Why pay it to the federal government when they can pay it to an airline?”
On the presidential field:
“I’d like to see real, decisive leadership. I’d like to see a willingness to reject the standup, American Idol-style non-debates and insist on genuine dialogue. I’d like to see proposals that are fundamental and certain.”
And on the war on terror:
“Not good. … Over the last four years, I’ve come to realize the problems are much deeper than I thought they were…. This is a crisis that may cost us two or three cities.”
Umm, okaay not really sure what that even means. Glad to see he’s got the requisite fearmongering down though.
But the highlight for me was this best.picture.ever taken at his appearance. Look how fast his little hands are moving.
I think this calls for a caption contest.
Something to say?
