American Speech and Debate Association

American Speech and Debate Associations mission is to prepare the next generation of leaders by providing competitive Speech and Debate events where youth learn to communicate their ideas beliefs and values effectively while maintaining respect for differing views. To accomplish this mission ASDA: * embraces those values found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution such as freedom of Speech and religion. * cultivates an atmosphere of collaboration and congeniality where freedom of conscience in all religious beliefs and political stances is honored. *accepts youth from all learning environments.