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Right to Life Enthusiastically Endorses Dan Burton

Indiana Right to Life has enthusiastically endorsed Dan Burton.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Right to Life and their Chairman Mike Fichter made an endorsement today for Congressman Dan Burton and his "tireless work to protect the unborn." Mike Fichter said, "Indiana Right to life makes tough decisions on endorsements every election; However, this decision was not difficult. Indiana Right to Life proudly and enthusiastically endorses Dan Burton for Congress."

Dan Burton has a 100% voting record with Indiana Right to Life. Congressman Burton has also been proactive on life issues, authoring and co- sponsoring countless bills in the U.S. House to advance the Pro-Life movement.

Congressman Burton also spoke thanking Indiana Right to life and their thousands of supporters across the state.

Burton added, "It is often said history judges societies on how they treat their most vulnerable. I believe there is wisdom in that sentiment, and it is for that reason I will work tirelessly to continue the fight for the unborn.

Burton added, "We have lost nearly 50 million babies since Roe V. Wade. Each Life is a precious gift from God. Unfortunately, we have folks in the political arena who are energized by this tragic failed Supreme Court decision and will fight tooth and nail to defend the horrible scourge of Abortion. Well, as long as Roe V. Wade and those who protect it stand, I will stand against them."

Focus on the Family on Dan Burton

TBB was pleased to see that this month's Citizen Magazine, a publication of Focus on the Family, named Dan a "Pro-Life hero of the 110th Congress".

Unfortunately Citizen isn't available online or we would link to the article, however you can go here to see Dan's vote scorecard with Focus on the Family.  BTW, it's 100%.

Tony Perkins, President of FRC Action (Focus's political arm) had this to say.

"I applaud these members for defending pro-family and pro-life policies that have been under attack this past year.  Values voters should be encouraged by these members who have shown a commitment to protecting and strengthening the family."

Check out our issue sites

A while back we created three web sites covering a number of issues important to 5th district voters.  Don't hesitate to check them out again.  We've made some slight updates and changes.

In the last few months we've got quite a few comments about the web sites, particularly from those who are pro-life and pro-gun.

Pro-Lifers for Dan Burton (Right to Life Issues)
Gun Owners for Dan Burton (2nd Amendment Issues)
Patriots for Dan Burton (Illegal Immigration and National Defense Issues)

Wabash Rally for Life

Congressman Burton had to be in DC, but local campaign representatives were at the Wabash L.I.F.E. Center's Rally for Life in Wabash. Dan wrote the following letter to encourage the group (which dealt with blistering cold the whole day).

Dear Friends,

I would like to extend my strong support to the Wabash LIFE Center. It is an honor for me to have this opportunity to express my appreciation to you all for your years of hard work in providing resources dedicated to promoting life and protecting the most helpless among us.

Thanks to the efforts of the Wabash LIFE Center countless innocent lives have been saved. Families affected by the painful devastation of abortion have a haven to turn to and women have a place to go where they can find compassion, answers to tough questions, and access to vital resources.

For the community, Wabash LIFE Center has been instrumental in educating the public about the effects of abortion and the alternatives to abortion. Your organization has placed a spotlight on the fact that everyone, from the youngest to the oldest in our society, has a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our great Nation was founded on this principle and the Declaration of Independence proclaims it, for without life - there is no liberty. Thank you for leading the effort to educate, challenge, and assist those individuals, who for whatever reason, do not choose life.

You all should take great pride in this work and your achievements. I am sorry I cannot be with you this afternoon, but I am with you in spirit and I will continue to fight with and for you on this fundamental issue of our time.

God Bless you all, and God Bless America.

Sincerely,

Dan Burton
Member of Congress

New Media cover Burton pro-family award

A thanks goes out to the great folks over at Hoosier Access and Fort Wayne News for covering Dan's recent award from Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council.

For those of you who missed our post about the pro-life, pro-family award please check here.

Check out the blog posts:

Hoosier Access
Fort Wayne News