2008 POLITICAL ADS: WHITE HOUSE, GUNS

National Rifle Association: "Texas Law Enforcement Officer"

Updated: January 11, 2011 | 11:39 a.m.
October 8, 2008

Producer: Tom Edmonds

Running Time: 00:40

Debut Date: 10/06/2008

Ad Buy: Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia

Cost: part of an "eight-figure" buy

Summary: A retired police officer speaks out against Obama's gun-rights stance.

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Script of "Texas Law Enforcement Officer" (TV)

ANDY VAQUERA: As an American, I've never taken my freedoms for granted.

(Text on screen: Andy Vaquera; Ret. Police Officer; Texas)

As a retired law enforcement officer, I've seen firsthand the tragedy that happens when people are stripped of their gun rights.

Families should be able to defend themselves against rapists, drug dealers and other criminals illegally crossing our border.

But Barack Obama didn't think we should be allowed to use a firearm for self-defense.

(Text on screen: Source: Illinois Senate S.B. 2165 3/25/04)

He even voted to allow the prosecution of people who used firearms to defend their families in their own homes. That's just wrong.

On Election Day, join me in protecting our right of self-defense. Defend freedom. Defeat Obama.

(Text on screen: Vote Nov. 4th; NRA; GunBanObama.com)

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