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9:33 a.m.

Mack wrapped up the meeting at around 9 a.m. after a quick question and answer session.

Mack said he felt it was important that he spoke to the club today so he could voice his concerns about the economy and where the nation currently stands.

“He’s been doing meetings like this for five years,” said Mack’s chief of staff Jeff Cohen. “I think it’s clear he’s part of the community and has a great report with the community.”

Rotarian Amy Rouskey said she found the meeting to be an interesting experience.

“I think it’s good to hear his thoughts, especially if we’re going to be voting for him in November,” she said.

“He did a good job explaining his positions and his ideas,” said Rotarian Frank Romano. “I don’t disagree with him being against the ($700 billion bailout bill) but I think they have to come up with something else.”

“He represents my point of view,” said Rotarian Bob Miller. “Less government. And, I believe that by passing the ($700-billion bailout) bill we have come one step closer to becoming a Socialist country.”

9:33 a.m.

Mack wrapped up the meeting at around 9 a.m. after a quick question and answer session.

Mack said he felt it was important that he spoke to the club today so he could voice his concerns about the economy and where the nation currently stands.

“He’s been doing meetings like this for five years,” said Mack’s chief of staff Jeff Cohen. “I think it’s clear he’s part of the community and has a great report with the community.”

Rotarian Amy Rouskey said she found the meeting to be an interesting experience.

“I think it’s good to hear his thoughts, especially if we’re going to be voting for him in November,” she said.

“He did a good job explaining his positions and his ideas,” said Rotarian Frank Romano. “I don’t disagree with him being against the ($700 billion bailout bill) but I think they have to come up with something else.”

“He represents my point of view,” said Rotarian Bob Miller. “Less government. And, I believe that by passing the ($700-billion bailout) bill we have come one step closer to becoming a Socialist country.

8:49 a.m.

About 50 people are in attendance at the meeting.

Mack has moved on from the bailout bill and onto some of the accomplishments made for this area through Congress.

Of those accomplishments Mack mentioned the widening of I-75 and $131 million approved for a veterans clinic in Cape Coral.

8:43 a.m.

Mack started the meeting off touching on the economy and how he opposed the 700-billion bailout bill.

“Free market approach would have had same impact on the market,” he said. “We would have allowed small business to do what it does best, grow and create jobs.”

Mack said he wants to get back to the idea of a more limited government.

8:12 a.m.

United States Congressman Connie Mack is today’s keynote speaker at the Rotary Club of Cape Coral meeting today and will take the podium shortly.

Stay with news-press.com for updates as the meeting progresses.