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Former U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, a strong and consistent voice for pro-family values, was the keynote speaker at the 2016 IFI Fall Banquet. A former candidate for POTUS, she not only distinguished herself by forming and chairing the Tea Party Caucus in 2010 in the U.S. House, but as a courageous and outspoken pro-life leader, as attested to by her rating of zero from the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL). First elected in 2006 and stepping down in 2014, Congresswoman Bachmann understands well the gravity of our diminishing civil freedoms and has experienced, first hand, the relentless and intolerant attacks of the Left on people of faith.
Bachmann’s speech reminded many in attendance why she was a contender during the 2012 presidential primary campaign. Her subject matter included both history and an impassioned summary of the Gospel message. She connected the work and trials of the pilgrim fathers to the grave threat to religious liberty that exists today.
Michele and her husband, Marcus, live in Minnesota where they own a small business mental health care practice that employs 42 people. The Bachmanns have five children, Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia. In addition, the Bachmanns have opened their home to 23 foster children, which was the inspiration for Michele’s advocacy and work for foster and adopted children, earning her bipartisan praise for her efforts.
