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76% of county residents, consistently support the crackdown on illegal immigration. by the way that cuts across racial lines, ethnic lines and political lines, republicans, democrats and independents see it as a way to make the community safer. >> shannon: we will watch and see as your legal case plays out. thank you both for coming in. the daughter of westboro baptist church leader fred phillips is speaking out, defending the church and responding to the supreme court decision, allowing them ...

the rebel fighters are taking a pounding. as we look at what to do next, this is something theyer not ready for. warplanes and the helicopter gun ship were something that the rebels didnt think was possible. as gaddafi met them in a town 20 miles outside the strong hold of gaddafis hometown. the video of the firefight is amazing as you watch to see the army with no command or control structure was headed in the fight. a total ambush. the people welcomed them with open arms and set them...

>> without being humble, if you were not here, would he make the spot? >> believe yes because of motivation. if i wasnt here or anybody pushing him, i think he would be a lot more nervous and think he would probably choke. >> reporter: has he choked before? >> yes. >> reporter: they met more than a year ago when fred auditioned for a church play. >> why do you think they believe in you so much? >> i dont know. i think god definitely has a place for it. like he didnt bring us together for no reas...

>> reporter: was it embarrassing? >> yeah. quite. quite. >> reporter: how hard is it going to be if you have to give this up? >> well, you know what, soledad, it could be worse. its not going to be so bad. it really isnt. im all right. >> reporter: really? >> but i dont think ill have to give it up. >> reporter: okay. as fred tries to figure out his college finances he hits an unexpected bump. >> after careful consideration of your application to king university -- >> reporter: carl fields job s...

Many doors, trying to get an opportunity to meet people within and to talk about you, other than just sending a piece of paper in a black hole, its the most incredible experience, amen. >> amen. >> carl will get a job, i believe that we will do for carl what weve done for hundreds of others, and that is make sure that we exercise all our options to leverage our resources to help him find work. the short end is ill make some calls. ♪ >> reporter: fred is now in college and in debt. classes have...

And the gold from new brunswick, fred phillips! [ applause ] >> take it all the way. >> all the way. >> reporter: all the way means the finals at the naacp competition in kansas city. >> youre doing it! >> reporter: where $2,000 is at take. . >> i like it out here. >> reporter: but he is prepare and ready. >> i actually wanted to experience the character. so some days i didnt eat just to feel hungrier. some days i aint get any sleep so that way i could feel that tiredness.

You dont care as much as you hate me or you despise me. i will go away. i am you! the real you! unless you called me here, im going to be here. >> reporter: the wait is short. winners in these regional rounds are announced the next day. >> now, for the south, the bronze medal goes to monique robinson. the silver medal goes to donte walker. and the gold, from new brunswick, fred phillips!

Here in the usa. and now we put a prescription discount card in every box so youll pay no more than $15 on test strips, which is a true american value for people with diabetes like me. [ male announcer ] accu-chek aviva. born in the usa. my name is freddie george junior. >> reporter: fred wants to go to college and likely mean taking out tens of thousands of dollars in loans. so christie ha entered fred in an acting competition. >> good morning. i will performing a monologue. >> reporter: that...

Underdeveloped. theres talent there, potential there but the access, the opportunities may be lacking. so americans will pay for it. its in our economic and work force best interests to nurture the talent we have in our backyard. >> reporter: pastor sorees and christie adams at first baptist see college potential in fred despite his c grades. if fred graduates with a bachelors degree from his first choice school, he is guaranteed debt. it could be more than $50,000 worth. theres no guarantee of ...

My teeth but then i was like, no, i will take that back. >> listen, weve always been here, we always going to be here. >> im honored to declare this years award years. award awardees. >> reporter: in the end, despite a great performance, fred doesnt place in the top three and doesnt win any money. >> i dont feel bummedality all. this is my first national co competiti competition. and i will make sure i become the best in this nation. >> reporter: for fred, becoming the best means college. after ...