Coalition Representing Over 25 Million People Announces: Defend Marriage and Americans Will Defend You 10/2/2003
From: Rebecca L. Riggs, 202-488-7000 ext. 126, or Kelly Walmsley, 703-683-5004 ext. 140, both for Concerned Women for America; http://media.cwfa.org WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- "Americans cannot defend politicians who will not defend marriage," said Sandy Rios, president of Concerned Women for America, at a news conference today announcing Marriage Protection Week, Oct. 12 -- 18. "Marriage is the support beam of a civilized society. If politicians are unwilling to fight for that foundation, the American people will remove them from public office." The Coalition to Protect Marriage announced at a press conference today a nationwide campaign to invite over 25 million voters to join activities to promote marriage. Member groups will work together to pass a federal marriage amendment and reach out to the public through radio broadcasts and local meetings, and provide tools for action at http://www.MarriageProtectionWeek.com. "If Congress can turn on a dime to respond to the public outcry for a 'Do-Not-Call List,' then surely they can act immediately to protect society's foundation," Rios said. "We expect them to do so." President George W. Bush officially declared October 12 -- 18 as Marriage Protection Week. "Marriage is indispensable to the health of our families, our communities and our nation," said Rios. "Right now, thousands of men and women in our armed forces are in harm's way, protecting us all from outside threats. We owe them our gratitude. And we also owe them our commitment to preserve the American way of life for which they are risking their lives. We are so grateful that President Bush has chosen to act by standing with us in support for marriage as the union of one man and one woman." The Coalition to Protect Marriage: American Association of Christian Schools American Cause American Family Association American Values Bott Broadcasting Christian Coalition Citizens for Community Values Concerned Women for America Eagle Forum Faith2Action Family Research Council Focus on the Family Free Congress Foundation Gideon Christian Fellowship Church Home School Legal Defense Fund INSP TV Network National Religious Broadcasters Prison Fellowship Prison Fellowship/Wilberforce Forum Religious Freedom Coalition Samaritan's Purse Southern Baptist Convention Thomas Road Baptist Church WORLD Magazine |