Speaker Testimonials
Here’s what our past speakers have said about The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley
"Wow! The Silicon Valley Liberty Forum has got to be one of my favorite events this year! I’m "on the road” presenting to audiences over 100 days a year, for over 25 years, and this was an incredibly fired-up, motivated and passionate audience. The organization, videography, the audio-visual set-up, the follow-up questions, were all world class!
Most importantly, this is a group of truly ardent American advocates for everything that is good and strong and true in our nation. It was a great honor and pleasure to be of service to this magnificent group of patriots. I told them that “Love means, the worst it gets, the harder we fight." And this awesome assembly definitely loves liberty, and is a modern example of those who dedicate their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the cause of liberty!"
"Being asked to speak at the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley is an extraordinary privilege when it happens the first time, but when it happens again you are overcome with both a sense of gratitude and great feeling of obligation not to let this critically thinking, warm & receptive, audience down.
When you address any audience you feel the need to give. These people give you back more than you could possibly hope to receive. On my recent return engagement, I didn't feel like I was presenting to an audience. I felt like I was just visiting with family.
Oh, and one more thing. If you're a speaker, be at the top of your game. These folks take notes! I know this because I was actually asked to sign some from my prior appearance! Look sharp! “
”Having been to and hosted dozens of liberty events, I can say without hesitation that the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley was the best organized I've ever witnessed. The meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the event set a new standard for what a successful forum should embody. Despite the challenging and somewhat distressing nature of the topics discussed, the audience's reaction was extraordinary. Their engagement, friendliness, and eagerness to delve into serious issues were not just commendable, but deeply inspiring. This unique combination of outstanding organization and a remarkably enthusiastic audience made the event a standout experience, showcasing how even the most serious discussions can be transformed into a hopeful and constructive dialogue.”
”Liberty Forum and programs like it are essential to protect our rights and advance good causes. An informed public is the lifeblood of a healthy democracy. I only wish there were more Liberty Forums!”
”What an unexpected breath of fresh air in the Silicon Valley!
I’ve always loved my home-state of California for it’s beautiful beaches, mountains, farmlands, cities and great weather, but now I can safely say I love it also because of the Liberty Forum!
An oasis and a strategic outpost for clear thinking, faith-filled, big-hearted patriots who haven’t drunk the communist Kool-Aid.
I’m hopeful and confident this group will accomplish much in the cause of truth and liberty.”
"What a night! The energy and support and just sheer love coming from the audience at the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley was unmatched! They were engaged, energetic and asked such amazing questions.
I’ve found such comfort and energy in meeting like-minded people in the last few years. And I met more of them on the night I spoke to this group.
It’s not about right or left anymore. It’s about people who will fight for freedom and individual liberties; who will use their voices and stand up for everyone’s right to speak and live freely.
I found kindred spirits in this crowd. Proud to know these folks and proud to have had the chance to speak at one of their events amongst such a long list of illustrious speakers."
If you want to find a group of people who value and advocate for freedom, go talk to Americans who lived in California's Bay Area during COVID. The LIberty Forum of Silicon Valley is an informed, engaged, passionate audience who have a hunger for advocacy borne from the tragedy they endured. While Gavin Newsome and Nancy Pelosi tried to shut us in, they speak out, and show up. It was an honor to be with people who care as much and cheer as loud as they do.
The Liberty Forum is the place to be for anyone right of center in California! I have spoken to them twice and can vouch for the fact this is one powerhouse liberty-loving group fighting for freedom in the heart of the beast. Huge crowds, great enthusiasm, fantastic q and a, a truly well-run and impactful organization. What more can you ask for?!
It was quite an energetic bunch of great Americans. They laughed at all the right times, got angry at all the right things, and clearly love America. They were welcoming and savvy. The Liberty Forum is a much-needed reminder that America's best days might still be ahead of us.
I am with Brent Hamachek, Managing Director of Human Events; Mayor Sutton Van Vo from South Vietnam; Peter Palecek from Czechoslovakia; Felisa Blazek, activist from New Hampshire working to ban all electronic machines in her states and others; Peter Wolf from East Germany; and Tatiana Menaker from the Soviet Union. The five of us were on a two-hour long panel discussing how communism came to our native countries.
Thank you again for the opportunity to speak. You have a wonderful group of people working and benefiting from your efforts. It's heartening to see so many rational, thinking, kind, and engaged people.
This is a critical moment in our history, and we Americans will now have to meet, talk, organize, and fight if we are to keep our freedoms and our republic. It is in groups like the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley where we begin to rescue freedom at this time of peril. Lydia and I came away so energized by the crowd there. This is where our country’s renewal begins.
I didn't have speaking at the Liberty Forum on my bucket list because you are supposed to only include things that you can imagine doing! I never imagined being asked to speak to such a prestigious group, and especially at their first in person meeting since the pandemic. They welcomed me with kindness and attentiveness and they left me with humbling applause and thoughtful comments. I was supposed to inspire the audience, but, instead, they ended up inspiring me. Truly an experience that I'll be privileged to treasure all my remaining days
Many people feel helpless at the growing tide of parasitic ideas in every nook and cranny of our supposedly free and enlightened societies. Concerned citizens should be afforded great solace in knowing that the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley exists. It is a bastion of reason in an ecosystem of lunacy. It was my distinct pleasure to deliver a lecture at such a wonderful forum, and to field so many interesting and insightful questions from members of the audience. I look forward to hopefully having an opportunity to deliver a lecture in person once the pandemic nightmare is behind us.
This evening with the Liberty Forum gave me hope. I felt the energy of the audience even thought I could not see them on my computer screen - through the rigor of the questions they asked, the sharpness of their live comments, and the way that the moderator channeled their many ideas into a spirited dialogue. If this group is representative of today’s conservative movement in America, then I believe our future remains bright. They left me as motivated as ever to do my small part for our country, and I fully expect that everyone in this group will do theirs too.
Yes, there are California Patriots (just like there are Illinois patriots)! We share a common bond - as witness to history. We are fighting institutional threats to individual freedom and liberty. You helped steel my spine for the difficult road ahead! Amazing that such a strong group of principled people are in Silicion Valley and it is a privilege to fight these battles locked arm in arm with you. Our work is just beginning. In Solidarity - let’s roll!
“W-O-W. I've been a public speaker for more than 25 years and I say this without an iota of hyperbole: The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley rocked my world. The group's leaders and event planners are consummate professionals who managed every logistical detail seamlessly. Turnout was flabbergasting — filled to the rafters. I greatly enjoyed meeting members and attendees of all ages and walks of life. Who knew so many fired-up, loud-and-proud, liberty-loving, red-blooded patriots occupied Big Tech's Ground Zero? At a time in America when fear and hatred have hijacked so many public places and spaces, the Liberty Forum stands out as a bastion of free speech, association, and discussion. I won't forget the warmth, courage, and spirit of your remarkable club. Onward!”
“The Liberty Forum is the West Berlin of the 21st Century. It is a shining symbol of free speech, democracy, and capitalism surrounded by left-wing governments! I was proud to join their conversation, during this difficult time, about the Constitution, our nation’s history, and the future of the American Presidency. I could not ask for a more prepared, engaged, and lively discussion — even in the age of Zoom!”
“I can't remember a speaking engagement I've enjoyed more! I also can't remember a night where I felt so much energy and responsiveness from the crowd.”
“The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley is an oasis of common sense in a region and state that have lost their way. If such a group of pragmatic and wise traditionalists can thrive in Silicon Valley, then there is hope yet for California to rediscover what once made it a great state.”
“It is clear from my experience with the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley that there is an energetic conservative underground fighting for liberty and conservative principles. Thank you for the hospitality.”
“It was such an honor to address such an enthusiastic group of pro liberty Bay Area thinkers. America was founded on the principle of a limited government, bound by the Constitution, that governs only by the consent of the people. The Liberty Forum, in a tough leftwing environment, is fighting the fight to enlighten those who never knew this--and to remind those who have forgotten.”
“This was my second visit to the Liberty Forum, and it was every bit as much a pleasure, and more, as my first time. We had a big, engaged audience. They were warm and courteous, but very informed about what has been going on in Washington. They had probing questions, and if anything was clear, it is that these lovers of liberty are not anti-government; they want limited government … they want the government they have to be effective.”
“I have addressed the [Conservative] Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley twice now and it remains one of my favorite venues. The audiences are large, engaged and appreciative. Who would have dreamed that one of the best liberty groups in the country operates behind enemy lines in the heart of Silicon Valley.”
“For the Romans, it was the Coliseum. For Spartans, it was their shield. And for today's conservative gladiators, it's the [Conservative] Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley. No greater honor exists than taking the stage and addressing this embassy of traditional America in the unlikeliest of places. This outpost of freedom is an inspirational reminder and reinforcement of why discounting America is a terrible idea. The heartbeat of liberty among these patriots is deafening. A most memorable evening -- one for the ages!”
“Even in Zoomland it was clear that the audience from the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley was a pleasure to work with. The people signed on stayed on, and the questions that came from the group showed their sophistication in asking the right questions on a hard topic. Under happier circumstances, I would love to speak to that group in person.”
“What a timely, well-organized event and what a smart, enthusiastic crowd! We need the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley to provide a much-needed balance of viewpoints in the liberal culture up there. I was delighted to be part of it.”
“At a time when dissenting points of view have become not only unwelcome but met with violence by people who claim to champion 'tolerance,' outlets like the [Conservative] Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley are more essential than ever. It was my pleasure to spend an evening with people who aren't afraid to think independently, however unfashionable that's become in today's environment.”
“Conservative Forum audience members asked sharp questions about our current policing climate that made me think. They are clearly a worldly, wellinformed group with a passion for the pursuit of truth.”
“The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley performs a valuable public service: presenting conservative points of view that challenge the smug certainties of one of the most politically correct and progressive corners of the country. This is a well-organized platform with a large, lively, impassioned audience to reward any speaker willing to take on conventional wisdom and to engage wide-awake questioners. My experience with the Liberty Forum proved enjoyable and stimulating from beginning to end.”
“It was exciting and gratifying to spend an evening with the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley. This superb forum is truly the voice of the people: a place where the principles of freedom and individual rights are not only celebrated, but discussed in light of current events with a resolute and conscious rejection of the politically correct anti-Americanism that so hampers the public discourse today. To be able to add the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley to the list of places where I have spoken was an honor for me.”
“The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley stands as an outpost of freedom in the heartland of American tech innovation. It gives voice to the founding principles of our nation in a time and place where these principles are increasingly attacked, and serves to remind Californians—and all Americans—that the road to a prosperous and bright future lies in embracing our timeless heritage of liberty.”
“It was a pleasure to talk to the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley, and not only because, congregated deep within opposition territory, it felt a touch conspiratorial. That so many members came out to the event is a testament to the group's commitment to fighting for the values that have made America exceptional, even in a place where they are generally unappreciated. The question-and-answer period was particularly thought-provoking. No speaker should hit California without stopping by the Liberty Forum.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed being with the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley. If there is anywhere that conservative principles and values are validated it is in Silicon Valley where the indomitable individual entrepreneurial spirit thrives. It is a place where individual investment, ingenuity, and innovation has evidenced that which is exceptional in America — the free market/free enterprise system, not government crony capitalism. I look forward to returning to Silicon Valley again.”
“Liberals are wrecking the once-golden state of California. Soon, we may not be able to give it to Mexico. The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley is a rare bright spot in the most beautiful—but troubled—state, not least because they sponsored a speech by ME, in the Bay area. Take that, Berkeley! If you love gorgeous beaches, mountains, farmland, cities and people, but aren’t wild about SJW authoritarianism, support the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley.”
“I was honored to be a speaker for the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley. The well constructed and professional manner in which this panel was able to address hundreds of people was truly impressive. I was humbled by the privilege of speaking along side remarkable heroes in the struggle to spread critical information to our world at large. Thank you again for the invitation. Job well done.”
“An evening with the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley was a tonic for me. It reminded me not to be cynical. And to be an engaged, happy citizen. This was democracy in action, or civil society in action. I loved it.”
The Forum was honored to receive this Commendation from the City of San Jose in late 2013.
“It was extremely cool working with the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley, one of the few bastions of economic freedom remaining on the west coast. As an institution which values individual liberty over redistributionist policies and the free market over cronyism, their goals are near and dear to my heart.”