FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2011
Contact: Drew Ivers
Ron Paul Iowa Team
Announces ‘Catholics for Ron Paul’ Coalition
Pro-life record,
strong and consistent stance are key
ANKENY, Iowa– The Iowa
component of the Ron Paul 2012 presidential campaign today announced
the national “Catholics for Ron Paul” coalition to energize Catholic
voters in Iowa and beyond.
In announcing the coalition, the Iowa team touted the fact that
founding members of the coalition include Iowa political, community and
opinion leaders.
“To a devout Catholic, or any person of faith, the fact that Ron Paul’s
political positions are unwavering is appealing and admirable,” said
Matt DeVries, who serves on the “Catholics for Ron Paul” national
advisory board.
“Dr. Paul’s
record on the sanctity of life cannot be questioned. I appreciate
that
he offers pro-life advocates new ways of thinking on this important
issue, such as through affirming states’ rights,” continued Mr.
DeVries. Mr. DeVries serves as Grand Knight of the Knights of
Columbus
Council 10282 out of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines. He
is
also a Ron Paul campaign co-chairman for Iowa’s 3rd congressional
district.
Story County GOP Chairman Cory Adams, who endorsed Ron Paul for the
Republican nomination earlier in the week, also serves on the
“Catholics for Ron Paul” national advisory board.
“I support Ron Paul
because of his strong pro-life stance. He believes that life
begins at
conception and has pledged to veto any budget that funds Planned
Parenthood or any other abortion services. His views
on life and
abortion both line up completely with the teachings and positions
of
the Catholic Church,” said Mr. Adams.
“Ron Paul
has committed to vetoing any spending bill that funds Planned
Parenthood, facilities that perform abortion or family planning
schemes. This is exactly what Catholics expect from our next
president. America needs Ron Paul in the White House,” said A.J.
Spiker, a “Catholics for Ron Paul” national advisory board member, a
Republican Party of Iowa Central Committee member, and Vice Chairman of
the Ron Paul presidential campaign in Iowa.
Cory Adams and A.J. Spiker both are parishioners of St. Cecilia Church
in Ames.
As a first basic step, those wanting to join the “Catholics for Ron
Paul”coalition should visit
www.RonPaul2012.com/Catholics
Contact:
Drew Ivers, Iowa Campaign Chairman