Heston Repeats Famous Line Final Time as NRA President

CNSNews.com: “Charlton Heston ended his term as president of the National Rifle Association Saturday the same way he began it, declaring his devotion to the Second Amendment and his love for the other freedoms he believes are protected by the right to keep and bear arms. “Our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor in the name of liberty,” he said in a pre-taped address to more than 4,000 NRA members gathered for the group’s 132nd annual meeting. “We pledge to preserve it.” NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre then presented Heston with a Winchester 1866 “cowboy rifle” in honor of his service. Heston raised the rifle above his head, then said – for the last time as NRA president – “From my cold, dead hands.” The audience gathered in the Orange County Convention Center rose to their feet in thunderous applause for Heston.”