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Statement from Rep.Cantor, Rep.Diaz-Balart and Rep. Ryun on Sen. Kerry's Speech Today in Florida
US Newswire ^ | 10/24/2004 | US Newswire

Posted on 10/24/2004 7:44:17 PM PDT by Former Military Chick

Statement from Rep. Eric Cantor, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and Rep. Jim Ryun on Senator Kerry's Speech Today in Florida

10/24/2004 3:38:00 PM

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To: National Desk, Politics Reporter

Contact: Christine Iverson of the Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614, Web: http://www.gop.com

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Representatives Eric Cantor (R-Va.), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) and Jim Ryun (R- Kan.) issued the following statement today regarding a speech on faith and values by Senator Kerry today in Florida.

"Senator Kerry managed to give 'a major speech on faith and values' today without mentioning either one in any detail. Protecting the sanctity of marriage and promoting a culture of life are issues of importance to people of faith across all cultures, creeds and denominations. John Kerry voted against members of his own party when he voted against the ban on partial birth abortion and against the defense of marriage act.

"John Kerry himself has quoted scripture and pointed out that 'faith without works is dead.' The same can be said about empty political speeches about faith and values that ignore a 20 year record of voting against both in the United States Senate."

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Paid for by the Republican National Committee


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bush; ericcantor; florida
Powerful words indeed.
1 posted on 10/24/2004 7:44:18 PM PDT by Former Military Chick
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To: Former Military Chick
Has anyone asked the question as to why Kerry continues to go into African-American religious congregations in Florida - as did Al Gore today as well? One recent poll conducted by the St. Petersburg Times rated Bush's support among African-Americans in Florida at 20 percent. I personally doubt tht Bush will pull that much on Nov. 2, but 15% will represent about 5% above his 2000 totals and that means about 70,000 votes taken away from Kerry.

Do the math -> Kerry - 70,000, Bush + 70,000 = 140,000 vote swing in the President's favor.
2 posted on 10/24/2004 7:50:57 PM PDT by StJacques
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To: Coleus

Ping.


3 posted on 10/24/2004 7:53:50 PM PDT by StarFan
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To: StJacques

Dunno, when I heard today that he believes it is more important for woman's rights, then what his Priest says you gotta wonder.


4 posted on 10/24/2004 8:02:58 PM PDT by Former Military Chick (REALLY REALLY Ticked OFF in the heartland)
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SATAN  Personified

John F. Kerry gives CPR to a dead Hamster yet votes NO 6 times to BAN Partial Birth Abortion!!! Tries to save a Rodent and allows the slaughter of human beings created in God's image.  What does that tell you about his Character?

"had also dived off a dock to save a hamster named Licorice from what the elder sister, Alexandra, called "a watery doom," even administering CPR."

Kerry cited in Catholic heresy case

MEDIA SUING TO OPEN KERRY'S SEALED DIVORCE PAPERS

Kerry Wrong for Catholics.com -- CATHOLIC ISSUES OVERVIEW by the RNC

[3 Bishops Thwack Kerry] Worthy to Receive the Lamb

"Catholic University" bans pro-abortion speakers and from a few Bishops to Catholic Politicians and to the Catholic Faithful: Vote Pro Life or Else!!

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Bishop Gracida explains why pro-abortion Catholics must be excommunicated

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The Catholics for Bush website is now live!

Kerry’s Dirty Deeds (How, pray tell, do they comport with religious belief

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Catholic Pro-Abortion, Pro-Homosexual

Catholic and 100% Pro Abortion

Catholics Kerry and Kennedy have a 100% Pro-homosexual Record with the Human Rights Campaign! Page 10,11

Kerry Will Hold Pro-Abortion Rally Prior to Sunday's Abortion March

Catholic Sen. John "Horseface" Kerry, 100% Pro-Abortion

NC John Edwards (D) Pro 100%
MA Edward Kennedy (D) Pro 100%
MA John Kerry (D) Pro 100% 

Planned Parenthood Scorecard

Catholics Horseface Kerry and Kennedy the Swimmer along with Methodist Opie Edwards, 100% Pro-Homosexual with the Human Rights Campaign, Pages 19 & 20

Planned Parenthood Applauds Sen. Kerry for Choosing Women's Rights Advocate Edwards as Running Mate

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Read Gloria Feldt's Remarks  

View Video of the Rally with Windows Media    

John Kerry (D) John Edwards (D)   Edward Kennedy (D

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abortion and excommunication
http://www.catholicplanet.com/articles/article78.htm
http://www.priestsforlife.org/preaching/never.html
http://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/abortio2.htm
http://www.catholicherald.com/saunders/02ws/ws020124.htm

 


5 posted on 10/24/2004 8:03:41 PM PDT by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
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To: Former Military Chick
Living the Gospel of Life

Every Catholic, without exception, should remember that he or she is called by our Lord to proclaim His message. Some proclaim it by word, some by action and all by example. But every believer shares responsibility for the Gospel. Every Catholic is a missionary of the Good News of human dignity redeemed through the cross. While our personal vocation may determine the form and style of our witness, Jesus calls each of us to be a leaven in society, and we will be judged by our actions. No one, least of all someone who exercises leadership in society, can rightfully claim to share fully and practically the Catholic faith and yet act publicly in a way contrary to that faith.

God is always ready to answer our prayers for help with the virtues we need to do His will. First and foremost we need the courage and the honesty to speak the truth about human life, no matter how high the cost to ourselves. The great lie of our age is that we are powerless in the face of the compromises, structures and temptations of mass culture. But we are not powerless. We can make a difference. We belong to the Lord, in Him is our strength, and through His grace, we can change the world. We also need the humility to listen well to both friend and opponent on the abortion issue, learning from each and forgetting ourselves. We need the perseverance to continue the struggle for the protection of human life, no matter what the setbacks, trusting in God and in the ultimate fruitfulness of the task He has called us to. We need the prudence to know when and how to act in the public arena -- and also to recognize and dismiss that fear of acting which postures as prudence itself. And finally we need the great foundation of every apostolic life: faith, hope and charity. Faith not in moral or political abstractions, but in the personal presence of God; hope not in our own ingenuity, but in His goodness and mercy; and love for others, including those who oppose us, rooted in the love God showers down on us.

Scripture calls us to "be doers of the word and not hearers only . . . [for] faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead" (Jas 1:22, 2:17). Jesus Himself directs us to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations . . . teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you . . ."
(Mt 28:19-20). Life in Christ is a life of active witness. It demands moral leadership. Each and every person baptized in the truth of the Catholic faith is a member of the "people of life" sent by God to evangelize the world.

No public official, especially one claiming to be a faithful and serious Catholic, can responsibly advocate for or actively support direct attacks on innocent human life.

6 posted on 10/24/2004 8:07:13 PM PDT by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
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To: StJacques

Has anyone asked the question as to why Kerry continues to go into African-American religious congregations in Florida

He is borrowing a ploy from the Bill Clinton play book.


7 posted on 10/24/2004 9:19:01 PM PDT by taxesareforever
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