Scott Turner Speaks at the RPT Convention

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan."
Proverbs 29:2

Ft. Worth, TX -- Representative Scott Turner spoke about his background and upcoming speakers race a few hours ago at the RPT Convention:

[Note: There are some technical issues on the video between 1:30 and 2:30, you can skip over them]



Highlights:

• Grew up in Richardson, TX

• Told his Mom at age 10: "One day I'm going to play in the NFL."  Got his break at 23.  His lesson: "13 years of preparation for 4.24 seconds."

• Wanted to quit his dishwashing job after the first dinner rush, his father's reply: "You'll never quit now, you'll never quit never." 

• "From that day forward, I was 15 I'm 42 now, I've never quit anything in my life."

• "I'm not a quitter."

• Didn't get invited to the NFL combine.

• "I didn't listen to what the naysayers said."

• "We gotta keep on running."

• Interned with (former U.S. Congressman) Duncan Hunter during his time in the NFL.

• "Texas today is in a great spot...but my question is, is that good enough?!?"

• Plugged Right on Crime.

• "What about getting rid of the Margins Tax?!?"