But Hutchinson said she believes suchregulations will eventually be repealed, and thatall people will enjoy the same treatment.
"Whenever freedom has been pitted againstexcessive government regulation, I think freedomhas won," she said.
While Hutchison was critical of current systemsof taxation and regulation, she also targeted therole of women in politics.
During the press conference, Hutchison said herparty needs to do a better job of attracting womento its ranks.
She said she believes the Republican Partygreatly serves the interests of women, but it hashad trouble getting that message out.
"We don't talk, but we do deliver," she said.
But she said the gender gap works both ways,with a majority of males favoring Republicanvalues.
"There is a gender gap for the Democrats aswell, and that is more men vote for Republicans."
Hutchison also dealt with another one of herparty's perceived shortcomings--that it lackscompassion.
"I think that being a conservative iscompassionate," she said. "I believe that beingconservative is maintaining the strength of ourcountry for the long term.