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This op-ed originally appeared in Townhall.

Editor’s Note: This column was authored by Timothy Head.

The Conservative Political Action Conference, known to all of us as CPAC, is a time to talk. 

Don’t get me wrong: Talking about the right things, to the right people, is good. We need to discuss the issues of the day, discuss how to address them. We need to build alliances and relationships. 

But right now, America needs more than talk; our nation needs to be governed. The American people largely voted for President Trump because they want America to function again. This year’s CPAC attendees would do well to remember why they’re there: Namely, to help form and lead a political bloc that gets good things done. 

That means focusing on the areas where change can be felt, and where change will make the most impact. One of those areas is economic opportunity. 

Read the full op-ed in Townhall.