2008 Freedom Flame Award: Jim Woolsey

On June 19th the Center for Security Policy celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Center in great style at the Metropolitan Club in New York.  The Center’s Board of Regents paid tribute to the multiple contributions of former CIA Director, James R. Woolsey, to the safety and security of our nation by presenting him with the Center’s Freedom Flame Award.

Larry Kudlow, one of the Center’s most dedicated friends in the media, was a superb Master of Ceremonies and wonderful entertainment was provided by Alex Donner’s band. This was particularly fitting as The Donner Foundation has been a very generous supporter of the Center since its earliest days, and it was particularly gratifying to have both Alex’s parents join him and his wife Kate, in the celebration.

Frank Gaffney spoke movingly of those who had helped ensure the thriving survival of the Center over the years including, William F. Buckley, Ambassador Evan Galbraith and the Center’s first chairman of the Board of Regents, Terry Elkes, all of whom died earlier this year and who – in their lifetimes – were among the first to recognize the extreme danger that the United States faces from the forces of Islamic totalitarianism.   All of them – and the other supporters of the Center down the years – have provided the leadership and the resources that enables the organization   to continue its contribution to the defeat of America’s enemies – both at home and abroad -and thus to ensure the safety and security of our children and grand-children.

It was an altogether unforgettable evening for all present, and we thank our Board of Regents and all the Center’s New York friends for their devoted support of our cause.