The National Asian Indian Republican Association (NAIRA) held its 9th Association Dinner last Sunday, August 9th. The event featured Indian dancing, music & cuisine, and was highlighted by a speech by former US Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Littleton, CO (PRWEB) August, 14th 2009 – The nation’s largest Asian Indian Republican Association held their 8th annual dinner Sunday night just outside Denver, Colorado. The Lone Tree Marriott hosted the event, which drew 185 attendees to a packed ballroom to hear former US Attorney General John Ashcroft address the current state of America.

“General” Ashcroft’s speech took a decidedly non-partisan bent, as he focused on describing an apolitical view of why America is unique in its offering of freedom and opportunity to its citizens. Ashcroft described freedom as the key ingredient to a truly successful society. He specifically cited NAIRA as proof that legal immigration into America still comes with all of the same benefits and possibilities that were afforded his forefathers. Ashcroft went on to describe how detrimental a lack of freedom, or the trading of freedom for a sense of security, could be to a society’s ability to thrive.

Other speakers included Colorado State GOP Chairman Dick Wadhams, who highlighted the importance of the primary process to success in the General Election. Congressman Mike Coffman spoke about the critical 2010 election cycle. At least fifteen other 2010 candidates in attendance echoed that sentiment, saying that next year’s elections could be similar to the 1994 election cycle which saw Republicans across the country returning to traditional conservative principles and having sweeping success at the polls as a result.

The dinner served as a distant but critical weigh station in the race to November of 2010, with many candidates and attendees citing the importance of engaging grassroots organizations like NAIRA in the early stages of a campaign in order to achieve success down the road. NAIRA pledged to support attendees and association members such as US Senate candidate Ryan Frazier as they sought election or re-election in 2010.
About the National Asian Indian Republican Association:

NAIRA seeks to promote individual responsibility, traditional family values, free enterprise, strong national defense, and a strong relationship between the US & India.