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Monday, October 14, 2013

The Duggar Family makes an appearance at the Values Voters Summit (VIDEO)

The Duggar Family makes an appearance at the Values Voters Summit (VIDEO)
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In the wake of heavy hitting speakers such as Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, and Ben Carson, the attendees of the Values Voters Summit were treated to a more lighthearted event. The Duggar family, stars of the television show “19 Kids and Counting,” arrived with instruments in tow to perform for the audience.

Jim Bob Duggar opened by introducing the part of his family who appeared on stage, before ushering them into an miniature performance with traditional gospel singing and an instrumental medley.

After the rest of the family had exited, Jim Bob spoke about his own story which ultimately led to the creation of the TV show. In 1997 he and his wife had attended a doctor’s appointment and while there heard about a pro-life rally which was taking place at their state capitol in Arkansas. After the appointment, the Duggars decided to go and see what was happening.

What followed would orient the Duggar family in a whole new direction. At the rally many pro-lifers were pleading with state congressmen to pass a ban on partial-birth abortion. Despite their efforts the ban was struck down and partial-birth abortion remained legal. Watching this take place inspired Jim Bob to run for state office.

This decision would prove to be an important one for the Duggars. Jim Bob said, “at that time we had nine children, we only had a small family,” and they ran as a family, with the children campaigning for their father. Their efforts were rewarded and Jim Bob won the seat.

After a couple years of serving as Arkansas state representative, Jim Bob made the decision to sun for U.S. senate. Even though handily defeated at the polls, the race proved to be beneficial for the Duggar family nonetheless. While making an appearance on voting day, a picture was taken of the Duggars, a picture which ultimately ended up in the New York Times.

A series of interview and magazine articles followed, culminating in the idea for their current TV show. The Duggars decided to go ahead with it in order to show the blessings that a large family can bring and to highlight their Christian faith.

Mr. Duggar closed with another call to action from the audience. He asked the people in the audience either to run for office or to ask someone they know to run. He admonished them not to speak to their children about how America once was free, but to do something to ensure it remained free.

View the Duggar family’s appearance below: