About 1,000 citizens gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Friday to participate in a free-market call to arms by the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP). Amidst market uncertainty, and just weeks away from a crucial election, the crowd of citizens from 38 states around the nation protested a looming big-government power grab and rally to the defense of free-market, limited government principles. The rally kicked-off at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10, in front of the Capitol reflecting pool at the Grant Memorial.

“Big-government supporters are on the attack – the free market and our American way of life are the targets,” said AFP President Tim Phillips. “This rally is a call to arms for those who believe government is the problem, not a solution. The one-thousand citizens who will rally in front of the U.S. Capitol represent millions more Americans across the country who believe in free-market principles.”

A dozen members of AFPNH travel to Washington, DC to attend the Defending the Dream Summit.  This two day conference was attended by over 1,800 leaders from across the country.

The event served as the second annual AFP Summit in Washington, DC.  AFPNH members participated in a rally on the steps of the US Capitol and were see on FOX TV.  Below please find a link showing portions of the rally on the steps of the US Capitol.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ett3c1wtWeI