Sigmon remembers William F. Buckley
NEWTON—Congressional candidate Lance Sigmon of Newton stopped in the midst of campaigning Wednesday to remember a man whom many Americans called “the father of contemporary conservatism in America,” William F. Buckley, who died earlier in the day at age of 82.
Sigmon stated, “Mr. Buckley spent his life championing conservative issues despite the fact he routinely found himself in the minority. He was one of the leading voices who argued for small government, low taxes and a strong national defense. In 1955, he founded the National Review, a conservative magazine, and hosted one of television’s longest-running political talk programs, Firing Line. Through his political discourse, conservatives were able to stem the tide of liberalism and return conservative thought back to mainstream American.”
Sigmon continued, “Mr. Buckley once stated that there is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance. As conservatives, we continue to fight the battle against non-responsive big government—those same concerns that fueled Mr. Buckley’s passion. We are at a crossroads and must not become complacent in our fight to keep our country strong, but yet responsive to the needs of our people.
Small government, low taxes, and a strong national defense have always been our core principles. I am committed to fighting for these principles in Congress after I am elected. Our future generations deserve nothing less.”
The candidate is challenging incumbent Patrick McHenry in the May 6 Republican primary election for the 10th District Congressional seat.
