April 17, 2020
Washington, DC
Signatures updated: 4/19/20
As the country moves toward the end of this public health crisis, conservatives urge the White House and Congress to slow the unprecedented levels of government spending, act swiftly to protect Americans’ constitutional rights, and re-open American society.
It has been just weeks since Congress passed a staggering $2 trillion bill and Members of Congress are already clamoring for even more spending. While hospitals, families, and small businesses gained access to needed relief, much of the $2 trillion went toward corporate welfare and government projects that had nothing to do with helping those most impacted by COVID19. Government spending begets government growth. Congress should put the brakes on any further spending legislation.
We further urge the Department of Justice to review the enforcement and application of stay-at-home orders around the country. While public health must be protected, overzealous enforcement has led to individuals being ticketed for driving alone in their cars, attending socially distant, drive-in churches, or just playing catch outside. Civil liberties are not luxuries to be enjoyed only during the good times. They are essential to who we are as a country. And, even during global pandemics, must be protected.
Finally, we urge the White House to provide specific guidance to areas of the country that can begin to re-open. The most powerful economy in the world cannot stay closed. The livelihoods of individuals and families are suffering, and the longer people cannot work, the more damage that will be inflicted both economically and psychologically.
We commend these recommendations to both the White House and Congress with the utmost emphasis. Congress must not use this opportunity to grow government. Civil liberties must be protected. And the country must begin to re-open.
| The Honorable Edwin Meese III Attorney General President Ronald Reagan (1985-1988) |
Alfred S. Regnery Chairman, Conservative Action Project Chairman, Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund |
| The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell Chairman Constitutional Congress, Inc. |
Lisa B. Nelson Chief Executive Officer American Legislative Exchange Council |
| William L. Walton President Council for National Policy |
Adam Brandon President FreedomWorks |
| Mary Vought Executive Director Senate Conservatives Fund |
Kelly J. Shackelford, Esq. Chairman, CNP Action, Inc. President and CEO, First Liberty Institute |
| Penny Y. Nance President & CEO Concerned Women for America |
Cleta Mitchell, Esq. Partner Foley & Lardner LLP |
| Myron Ebell Director, Center for Energy and Environment Competitive Enterprise Institute |
Noah Wall Vice President of Advocacy FreedomWorks |
| Tom McClusky President March for Life Action |
The Honorable David McIntosh President Club for Growth |
| Scott T. Parkinson VP for Government Affairs Club for Growth |
The Honorable Bob McEwen U.S. House of Representatives Former Member, Ohio |
| The Honorable Becky Norton Dunlop White House Advisor President Ronald Reagan (1981-1985) |
L. Brent Bozell, III Founder and President Media Research Center |
| Thomas Fitton President Judicial Watch, Inc. |
The Honorable T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr. Chief Domestic Advisor President Ronald Reagan (1987-1988) |
| Jenny Beth Martin Chairman Tea Party Patriots Citizen Fund |
The Honorable Morton C. Blackwell President The Leadership Institute |
| The Honorable Jim DeMint Chairman, Conservative Partnership Institute Member, US Senate (SC 2005-2013) |
Ed Corrigan Vice Chairman, Conservative Action Project Executive Director, Conservative Partnership Institute |
| The Honorable Donald Paul Hodel U.S. Secretary of Energy (1982-1985) U.S. Secretary of Interior (1985-1989) |
The Honorable Colin A. Hanna President Let Freedom Ring, Inc. |
| The Honorable Tony Perkins President Family Research Council |
Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin (Ret.) Executive Vice President Family Research Council |
| Michael Farris President, CEO & General Counsel Alliance Defending Freedom |
The Honorable Charles J. Cooper Assistant Attorney General, President Ronald Reagan Cooper & Kirk, PLLC |
| Ron Robinson President Young America’s Foundation |
The Honorable Scott Walker President-Elect Young America’s Foundation |
| Justin Danhof General Counsel National Center for Public Policy Research |
Anne Schlafly Cori Chairman Eagle Forum |
| The Honorable James C. Miller III Budget Director for President Reagan, 1985-1988 |
Floyd Brown Publisher The Western Journal |
| The Honorable Gary L. Bauer President American Values |
Mike Davis Founder and President The Article III Project (A3P) |
| Eunie Smith President Eagle Forum |
Craig Shirley Reagan Biographer Presidential Historian |
| Rob Chambers Vice President AFA Action |
Art Ally President Timothy Partners, Ltd. |
| C. Preston Noell III President Tradition, Family, Property, Inc |
Chad Connelly President Faith Wins |
| Richard Hayes Partner Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant LLP |
Dr. Rick Scarborough President Recover America Now |
| Gregory Quinlan Founder and President Center for Garden State Families |
Richard Norman Founder and President The Richard Norman Company |
| Matthew Tyrmand Principal Matthew Tyrmand LLC |
Kay R. Daly President Coalition for a Fair Judiciary |
| Ron Pearson Executive Director Conservative Victory Fund |
Amapola Hansberger President Legal Immigrants for America |
| Penna Dexter Co-host Point of View Radio |
Paavo Ensio Chairman Universal Minerals Group |
| Seton Motley President Less Government |
Judson Phillips Founder Tea Party Nation |
| Willes K. Lee President National Federation Of Republican Assemblies |
Steve Berger Pastor Grace Chapel |
| Michelle Easton President Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women |
The Honorable George K. Rasley Jr. Managing Editor ConservativeHQ.com |
| Elaine Donnelly President Center for Military Readiness |
Sheryl Kaufman Board of Directors Americans for Limited Government |
| Darrel Johnson CEO Attic Corp |
Jack Park Conservative Activist and Donor Law Offices of Jack Park |
| Tim Wildmon President American Family Association |
The Honorable Donald J. Devine Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, President Ronald Reagan The Fund for American Studies |
| Kielle C. Horton President The Lindsey Foundation |
Peggy Dau Representative Iran Alive Ministries |
| Karen England Executive Director Nevada Family Alliance & Capitol Resource Institute |
Eric Georgatos Executive Producer America Can We Talk? americacanwetalk.org |
| Dr. Russell Kilpatrick Brig Gen USAF, Retired |
Dr. Paige Patterson President Sandy Creek Foundation |
| Dr. Richard Rounsavelle Trustee Media Research Center |
Rob Gluskin Managing Partner Gluskin Investment Partners |
| Fran Lewis President Lewis Jewelers and More |
Ralph A. Rebandt II Lead Pastor Oakland Hills Community Church |
| E.W. Jackson Sr. President STAND Foundation, Inc. |
Mario Navarro da Costa Director, Washington Bureau Tradition, Family, Property |
| Randy M. Long Founder Long Business Advisors, LLC |
Caroline Lewis Owner Percipio Communications |
| E. Ray Moore Director Exodus Mandate |
Gerard Kassar State Chairman New York State Conservative Party |
| Allen J. Hebert Chairman American-Chinese Fellowship of Houston |
William Shaker CEO Washington Marketing Group |
| William W. Pascoe, III Board Member Tea Party Patriots Action |
Charlie Copeland President Intercollegiate Studies Institute |
| Tim Macy Chairman Gun Owners of America |
Kathleen A. Patten President and CEO American Target Advertising |
| Gina Gleason Executive Director Real Impact |
Sal Russo Co-Founder and Chief Strategist Tea Party Express |
| Susan Carleson Chairman/CEO Carleson Center for Welfare Reform |
Carolee Adams President Eagle Forum of New Jersey |
| Jake Hoffman President & CEO Rally Forge |
Donna Hearne CEO Constitutional Coalition |
| The Honorable Penny Pullen Former State Representative Illinois General Assembly |
Robert Keith Fischer Meeting Coordinator Conservatives of Faith |
| Dr. Jerome R. Corsi, Ph.D. Founder and CEO CorsiNation.com |
Robert D. Thompson Former Administrator Weyrich Lunch Meeting (1999-2016) |
| Lori Roman President American Constitutional Rights Union |
Nancy Schulze Member Women for Trump Advisory Board |
| Kevin Freeman Founder NSIC Institute |
Sandy Rios Director of Governmental Affairs AFA |
| Curt Levey President Committee for Justice |
Jim Martin Founder/Chairman 60 Plus Association |
| Saulius “Saul” Anuzis President 60 Plus Association |
All organizations listed for identification purposes only.
