AFP vice president of policy, Phil Kerpen, joined AFP activists from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania at out tri-state luncheon.

Phil discussed the latest energy threat called "hydraulic fracturing" or "fracking" -- as well looming specter of the Bush tax cuts expiring.

Watch Phil's remarks here.

Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll graciously spent some time with AFP activists at the Defending the American Dream Summit. Here is an excerpt of the Assemblyman's terrific speech at the New Jersey Delegation Breakfast.

Steve Lonegan spoke to activists at the Defending the American Dream Summit about New Jersey's secretive RGGI "Cap & Trade" scheme.

Here is Steve's address at the breakout session on New Global Warming Threats.

Americans for Prosperity's 4th Annual Defending the American Dream Summit was our most successful yet. Hundreds of activists from New Jersey, along with more than 2,000 others from across the country, gathered in Washington DC to learn how they can make a differenc ein the upcoming elections and beyond. On Friday, activists participated in numerous seminars while hearing from top conservative speakers. This culminated with out Tribute to Reagan Dinner on Friday evening, featuring Congresswoman Michelle Bachman and conservative icon George Will.