Photo Album: Friday May 09, 2008 Congressman Stearns joins fellow military veteran Republican House Members during a March 2008 press conference where the Members of Congress endorsed Senator John McCain for president. Speaking at the microphone is Congressman Sam Johnson of Texas who spent time along with Sen. McCain in the infamous Hanoi Hilton as a POW during the Vietnam War. This group of Congressman Cliff Stearns supporters held a petition drive this spring and helped collect nearly 6,000 signatures to place Congressman Stearns on the November ballot as our Republican candidate for U.S. Representative. Congressman Stearns presenting a flag that has flown over the U. S. Capitol to Coach Urban Meyer, head football coach of the University of Florida, for The Gators having won college football's 2007 National Championship. Congressman Stearns speaking with Mr. Paul Senft, the National Republican Party State Committeeman for the Republican Party of Florida. Congressman Stearns speaking at the Marion County REC Lincoln Day Dinner being held at the Ocala Hilton on March 3rd, 2007. Congressman Stearns speaking at the Marion County REC Lincoln Day Dinner being held at the Ocala Hilton on March 3rd, 2007. Congressman Stearns waving "Thank You" signs to passing constituents after winning re-election. Congressman Stearns with Retired Iraqi Major General Georges Sada, author of SADDAM'S SECRETS, keynote speaker at the Alachua County REC's Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jean BBQ on October 19th, 2006. Congressman Stearns speaking at the Alachua County REC's Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jean BBQ on October 19th, 2006. Congressman Stearns with Meg and Aubrey Brown at the Sapp reception on Sep 9, 2006. Meg and Aubrey Brown are naturalized American citizens who emigrated here from South Africa. Congressman Stearns speaking to the guests at the reception held in his honor by Jud and Ginger Sapp of Orange Park. Jud and Ginger's daughter, Jennifer, is on the right. Congressman Stearns speaking with Florida State Representative Dick Kravitz and his son Hirsch on the left, and Georgia McKeown in the center. Former State Representative Jim Horne is to the right in the background. Congressman Stearns delivering his keynote speech to the guests at the grand opening. Congressman Stearns with Mrs. Jodie Johnson and her daughter Felicity, Congressman Stearns' newest constituent. Congressman Stearns with Raychel Garcia, Maria Vanegas, Sabrina Sudduth, and Gavin Rawlings Republican Party of Florida interns from the University of Florida. Cliff talking with Rick & Deanna Smith of Ocala. Cliff talking with State Representative Dennis Baxley. Cliff talking with Lt Col (Ret) Ed Johnson. Cliff introducing Don Garlits to the reception attendees. Cliff receiving briefing at Banyan Biometrics in Alachua in April 2006. Cliff visiting with the Chaffin family of Ocala. Son had been wounded in Iraq and was home recuperating. Assisting constituents in understanding Medicare Part D in Ocala in December, 2005. Cliff with State Representative Larry Cretul at the Christmas Campfire Breakfast in December 2005. Cliff talking with Directors and Management of Farm Credit of North Florida on issues important to the agriculture industry in North Florida in April 2006. Cliff with Directors and Management of Farm Credit of North Florida in April 2006. Cliff reading with young lady at Ocala Mental Health Clinic in August 2005. Cliff speaking at the Alachua County Lincoln Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dinner in April 2006. Cliff Speaking at the Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner in March 2006. Miss Amber Rain presenting Cliff with her painting in August 2005. Cliff speaking at the Duval Lincoln Day Dinner in April 2006. Cliff speaking with constituent at Best Places to Work luncheon. Cliff talking with Kurt Kelly, of the Marion County School Board, at the Christmas Campfire Breakfast in December 2005. Cliff being briefed by management of the Florida Horse Park, future site of the U. S. Equestrian Team's winter training quarters. Cliff talking with Rosa Williams of Gainesville at the Alachua County Lincoln Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dinner in April 2006. Cliff talking with Travis Horn, candidate for the Florida Senate, at the Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner in March. Cliff with former Congressman Bill McCollum at the Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner in March 2005. Cliff with Rosa Williams of Gainesville at the Alachua County Lincoln Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dinner in April 2006. Cliff with Young Republicans from Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville at the Alachua County Lincoln Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dinner in April 2006. Cliff with Rev. Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., keynote speaker at the Alachua County Lincoln Day/Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dinner in April 2006. Cliff meeting with Young Republicans at the Republican National Convention in 2004. Cliff with David Flagg and Stafford Jones, Chairman of the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee. Cliff talking with Dr. Ken Tefertiller at the Rotary luncheon in August 2005. Mrs. Joan Stearns reading a letter from Cong Stearns at the dedication. Unveiling of the granite plaque sponsored by Congressman Stearns at the dedication. Closeup of the plaque sponsored by Congressman Stearns. Bush speaking at Alltel Stadium Cliff speaking at the Alltel Stadium Bush Rally Cliff with Mr. & Mrs. Beamer, parents of Todd Beamer of United Flight 93. Cong Stearns addressing crowd prior to Pres Bush's arrival Air Force One has arrived in Gainesville, FL Oct 31, 2004 Cliff with Donna and Richard Solze at the convention Cliff with Betty Ramey at the convention Cliff with Roy and Dianne Lyons at the convention Cliff meets with Florida students in New York Cliff and Joan at the Republican convention Students from Robinson High School in the Washington, DC area show their support for Cliff's Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Cliff visits the memorial to American aviators who flew for France during WWI - The Escadrille Lafayette Cliff with the son and daughter of Brian and Alyssa Chancey in their home at Green Cove Springs Cliff pays tribute to the men of the Escadrille Lafayette Former Administrator of VA Hospital in Gainesville which is now named for him.