PHILADELPHIA — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is confirmed to speak at the 2015 Northeast Republican Leadership Conference, Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason announced today.
Governor Walker will serve as the keynote speaker during the Conference’s luncheon reception on Saturday, June 20th.
“Governor Scott Walker is one of the leading voices of conservative values in the Republican Party,” Gleason said. “Governor Walker has a proven track record of putting Republican principles into practice in government. Scott Walker has always put the needs of the taxpayer ahead of the wishes of special interests, and I look forward to hearing him discuss his vision for the future of our Party and our country.”
“As the cradle of liberty, Philadelphia is the perfect location to discuss the future of America with citizens from across the country,” Governor Walker said. “I’m excited to speak with my fellow Americans about the ways we can put our great nation on the right path.”
In addition to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the following speakers are confirmed for the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference:
- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
- Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum
- Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton
- Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina
- Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush Karl Rove
- Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus
- Republican National Committee Co-Chair Sharon Day
For more information regarding the event, which will be held from June 18-20 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, please visit www.2015leadership.gop.
About Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
Currently serving as Wisconsin’s 45th Governor, Scott Walker is the son of a pastor whose commitment to Republican principles has made him one of the leading figures of our Party.
Since first taking office in 2011, Governor Walker has instituted bold reforms to ensure that government was living within its means. In addition, Governor Walker’s policies have helped to create more than 100,000 new jobs in Wisconsin. As a result, Chief Executive Magazine’s ranking of the best state for business moved Wisconsin up from 41st in 2010 to 14th in 2014.
Scott Walker is the only Republican to have served as Milwaukee County Executive, where he reformed county government. He is also a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Scott and his wife Tonette are the proud parents of two sons, Matt and Alex.
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