RNC Launches New Television Ad ‘Change Direction’ TEXT VIDEO

WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new television ad, ‘Change Direction,’ in a national cable buy that highlights President Obama’s failed economic policies and the disastrous course he has set for America’s economy. The ad marks the beginning of a month-long economic messaging campaign that will reach into battleground states and test new digital marketing strategies.

“The RNC intends to challenge Barack Obama in every state on his failed economic leadership right up until Election Day,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. “Whether it’s the Administration telling companies where and how to do business, calling for massive tax increases on job creators, or recklessly spending money we don’t have, President Obama’s policies have made the economy worse. Even now, with 9.1 percent unemployment and a debt that’s on track to exceed the size of our economy, President Obama and Washington Democrats have made raising taxes and more ‘stimulus’ spending their top priority for the summer. Republicans have already changed the conversation in Washington, but with the President unwilling to remove the country from its unsustainable course, it’s time to change direction.”

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Eric Cantor Remarks On Cantor-Hoyer Resolution On Middle East Peace VIDEO TEXT

Madam Speaker, we call today on Hamas and the Palestinian Authority to renounce the path they have set in planning to announce statehood in the upcoming United Nations session.

By threatening to side step the principles of the Oslo Accords, the Palestinian Authority is beginning to dismantle the framework of future peace process agreements.

We have seen the death and destruction that Hamas perpetrated against both Israeli civilians and the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Yet Hamas refuses to accept responsibility for its actions or reign in terrorists called to strike at the heart of the Israeli people.

Today, we ask and call upon the Palestinian Authority return to the negotiating table and join the Israelis in direct discussions to end this conflict. Furthermore, we call on the leadership of the Palestinian Authority to renounce the violence Hamas condones and teaches to its followers.

This resolution, Madam Speaker, directs the Palestinian Authority to be responsible actors on the world stage and to return to negotiations.

For far too long, the Palestinian Authority has not acted on behalf of its people. Corruption has caused many to discredit its legitimacy. The people of the region deserve an honest broker that accepts and respects the state of Israel.

Israel has stood by America in its fight against extremist ideology. Madam Speaker, we stand by Israel as our most valued ally in a region in need of more who respect freedom of speech and the free assembly of people, a region that must follow the example set by Israel in its work and promotion of human progress.

It is time for the Palestinian Authority to accept a peaceful solution to this conflict and teach their children that violence is never the answer to their problems. The Palestinian Authority must understand that peace is only achievable when they are willing to recognize the legitimacy of Israel to exist as a Jewish a state. And, they must understand that the solution to this conflict will only come through direct negotiations with the Israelis and not by circumventing the peace process through international parliamentary gimmickry.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) Floor Remarks July 6, 2011

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