National Right to Life Committee Endorses Salmon for Congress

Press Release

Matt Salmon, former Congressman and candidate for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, today received the endorsement from the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the most respected and well-known pro-life organization in America. NRLC plays an active role in assisting pro-life candidates and has endorsed former Congressman Salmon in his previous congressional campaigns. Salmon holds a perfect 100% rating by the National Right to Life for his recording of voting to protect life.
NRLC Executive Director David O'Steen stated, "Matt is a strong advocate for life. This endorsement reflects his commitment to strengthening a culture of life throughout the nation and in the U.S. Congress. All voters who are concerned with the right to life and with the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family should vote to send Matt to the U.S. House, where he can work to advance vital pro-life public policies."

"I am truly honored to be endorsed by the National Right to Life," stated former Congressman Salmon. "I have always stood on the side of protecting the unborn and this will remain one of my highest priorities when I return to Congress. I look forward to working with the NRLC to fight for pro-life policies, including the reversal of abortion-expanding measures within ObamaCare, and ensuring we always protect our most vulnerable."

About the National Right to Life Committee
The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) is the oldest and largest pro-life organization in the United States with affiliates in all 50 states and over 3,000 local chapters nationwide. The group works through legislation and education to work against abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and assisted suicide. It was founded in 1968 and is a non-partisan political group.

About Matt Salmon
Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen's Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society's "Top National Elected Official" award.

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