America has lost a great patriot with the passing of Paul Weyrich. He was an individual who understood the miracle of America and believed it was worth investing a major part of his life in protecting and preserving it. So, he became a committed warrior for the principles that had undergirded the United States of America since its Founding and provided opportunity for the millions of individuals who are part of the fabric of our nation. His influence extended far beyond the borders of his country as he became a …
Paul M. Weyrich, chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Foundation and first president of The Heritage Foundation, died this morning around 1 a.m. He was 66 years old. Weyrich was a good friend to many of us at Heritage, a true leader and a man of unbending principle. He won Heritage’s prestigious Clare Boothe Luce Award in 2005. Heritage President Ed Feulner released a statement praising Weyrich for his dedication and leadership: Moral courage was a defining trait of Paul himself. On any policy issue that turned on …
