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Named by Newsweek magazine as one of its "100 people for the 21st century," John Kasich believes in the power of individual actions to bring about historic change and leave a better America for the next generation.  A former nine-term U.S. Congressman, a respected author and popular television host, Kasich's charge that the key to making America better does not lie in legislating solutions to our problems but in changing hearts and being a part of a team to raise standards in America and raise the bar for our neighbors. 

Known for his straightforward style and boundless energy, Kasich inspires audiences to face each new challenge with integrity and dedication.  He brings the lessons of a life in public service to people across the country, offering a practical approach to issues of leadership, teamwork, inspiration and vision.

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A Distinguished Career in Public Service, Dedicated to Reform

John Kasich began his remarkable 22-year career in politics at the age of 26 when he was first elected to the Ohio State Senate.  Four years later, he went on to serve as the U.S. House Representative of Ohio's 12th district for 18 years in Congress.  While there, Kasich was named Chairman of the House Budget Committee and was the chief architect of the plan that balanced the federal budget for the first time in 30 years.  He was also Chairman of the historic congressional committee that overhauled the welfare system.  Throughout his nearly two decades in Congress, Kasich championed defense reform and the elimination of wasteful government spending by effectively building coalitions with members on both sides of the aisle.

Acclaimed Author, Popular Political Pundit

One of the most respected commentators on politics and society, Kasich is now a successful businessman, popular Fox News Channel commentator and frequent guest-host for the O'Reilly Factor.  He has been profiled on 60 Minutes and has appeared on virtually every major network and cable news show.  George Magazine featured him as "One of the Most Fascinating Men in Politics" and he is the author of two highly-acclaimed books: Courage is Contagious, which celebrated the under-the-radar accomplishments of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to change America; and Stand For Something, in which Kasich tackles the erosion of the long-standing, hard-earned values upon which our nation is built and invokes a rallying cry for all Americans.

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Stand For Something

John Kasich believes that traditional American values are in serious danger of being lost. Kasich asserts that this erosion of moral values can be attributed to, among other things, disappointing leadership from elected officials, the growing lack of ethics in business and sports, religious intolerance, and mass media and popular culture. By addressing such fundamental issues as honesty, personal responsibility, integrity, and the importance of leaving the world a better place, Kasich offers both a heartfelt and straightforward solution for all Americans to finally reset our moral compass and learn to Stand for Something.

Courage is Contagious: Ordinary People Can Do Extraordinary Things

In this speech, Kasich draws on his 18 years as a leader in Congress, his business and media experience, and the many relationships he has developed over the years to demonstrate how each of us can help to make America great. He discusses the concept of raising the bar, and how ordinary Americans have used this formula to make a difference in their own communities. Kasich also talks about making the decision to leave politics because our greatest challenge lies in being part of something bigger than ourselves, and joining a team that accepts personal responsibility. In addressing these issues, he introduces some amazing Americans who have made great contributions to American life by seemingly simple actions and issues a challenge that we all use our special gifts to make a difference where we live and work.

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