Gary Bauer officially threw his hat into the ring for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination on April 21, 1999.
"I am proud to stand here today, in Newport, Kentucky, to ask for your strength and support, as I announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination to be President of the United States.
I will not hedge on any issue. I will not be guided by polls that show what would be best for me. I will be guided by the principle of what is best for America.
And I will run to win. I will compete in every state. And I will reach out to every citizen. Starting here. Starting now.
Thank you very much. God bless you and God bless America."
