Rudy Giuliani Stops in Las Vegas to Raise Funds

Rudy Giuliani must have a tight schedule; the Las Vegas reception for Rudy didn’t start until 8 PM and at the Venetian Hotel and the dinner, started at 9:30 PM. Rudy spoke at the reception at about 8:45 PM on Thursday, September 27, 2008. He spoke to the roughly 150 guests for about 30 minutes. He was introduced by Sheldon Adelson who knew Rudy when he was the Mayor of New York. Sheldon told the story how he and his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson had dinner with Rudy and implored him not to shut down the methadone clinics for heroin addicts in New York. Dr. Miriam Adelson, an expert in addictions and drug abuse, convinced Rudy that it was a bad idea. In his speech he contrasted himself again Senator Hillary Clinton who he said could not take a definitive stance on the issues. He said that he believed in a strong America which he believes is the best response to terrorists. He felt that the President of Iran should not have been allowed a platform on American soil at in American University (Columbia) to discuss his extremist views. He told the audience that he strongly believes in fiscal reform and a tight budget. He said that he vetoed so many bills in New York City that he accidentally vetoed bills that he wanted. He told the audience that he cut taxes 23 times as mayor of New York. He later opened up his talk to questions from the audience which he handled well. He said that his administration would be better at communication than the current administration. His directors would be required to speak to the public on their programs. He said he had twelve commitments that he is running on:

*Keep America on offense in the Terrorists' War on Us
*End illegal immigration, secure our borders
*Restore fiscal discipline and cut wasteful spending
*Cut taxes and reform the tax code
*Impose accountability on Washington
*Lead America towards energy independence
*Make health care affordable and portable with free-market solutions.
*Increase adoptions, decrease abortions
*Reform the legal system and appoint strict constructionist judges
*Ensure every community is prepared for terrorist attacks and natural disasters
*Provide access to a quality education by giving parents real school choice
*Expand America's involvement in the global economy

The reception and dinner were hosted by Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, Lynn and Bill Weidner, Brad Stone, Sheryl and Robert Goldstein. In addition, Mark Advent and Randy Black so-hosted the event.