I am thrilled to receive the endorsement of the Rhode Island Fraternal Order of Police, representing the rank and file membership of every Rhode Island police department from Providence to Portsmouth.
Clearly they appreciate my commitment to enforcing our laws against illegal immigration and they understand that I am the candidate in this race that supports their mission.
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been endorsed by Americans for Legal Immigration (ALIPAC).
During this campaign I’ve made my position on illegal immigration clear. We must secure our border and crack down on unscrupulous employers that take advantage of this vulnerable population. The pathway to citizenship should begin in the same place for every person wishing to immigrate to this country — at the immigration office of one’s own country.
We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. It is the federal government’s responsibility to enforce those laws and ensure that our borders are secure and that immigration is a safe and legal process.
My opponent, Mayor David Cicilline, has a very different view. He has run Providence as a virtual santuary city and believes that there should be a “pathway to citizenship” for those that break the law and sneak across our border. The failure of the Providence Police to turn over Marco Riz to ICE agents — even with a deportation order on his record – allowed him to kidnap and rape a Rhode Island woman.
This election presents a real choice to the voters of this district and the illegal alien crisis is another illustration that David Cicilline is wrong for Rhode Island and the wrong man to send to Congress.
Below is an excerpt from the ALIPAC press release:
“John J. Loughlin’s Democratic opponent, David Cicilline, is one of the few federal candidates in America displaying open support for Obama’s Comprehensive Immigration Reform Amnesty which would add over 12 million new voters that support illegal immigration into American politics. Those voting for Cicilline would literally be voting to replace their own votes in future American elections.”
The ALIPAC release can be found here.
Congressman Peter King is coming to Rhode Island this Thursday in support of my campaign for Congress. We’ve got two great events planned including a boardroom discussion on the impact of the 2010 elections on financial regulation as well as a luncheon at Ten Prime Steak and Sushi. I hope you can join us!
Congressman King is the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee and serves on the Financial Services Committee as well as the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Today marks the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Europe, code named Operation Overlord. the Allied invasion of northern France.
At 6:30 a.m., American troops came ashore at Utah and Omaha beaches. At Omaha, the U.S. First Division battled high seas, mist, mines, burning vehicles and German coastal batteries, including an elite infantry division, which spewed heavy fire.
Many wounded Americans ultimately drowned in the high tide. The United States and Britain each lost about 1,000 men, and Canada 355. Before the day was over, 155,000 Allied troops would be in Normandy.
As we remember the bravery of these service men, let’s not forget that we still have Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors in harm’s way across two major fronts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
It is with this in mind, that I am humbled and honored to receive the endorsement of Colonel Bud Day, USAF.
George Everette “Bud” Day is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot who served during the Vietnam War. He was shot down, captured and tortured by the North Vietnamese and was held as a POW for more than 5 years. For part of that time he shared a cell with now-Senator John McCain. He is often cited as being the most decorated U.S. service member since General Douglas MacArthur, having received some seventy decorations, a majority for actions in combat. Day is a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
He recently sent me a campaign contribution and an endorsement letter. Here is an excerpt from his endorsement message:
“I fully endorse Lt. Col. John J. Loughlin II USAR (Ret.) for election to Congress in the year 2010. He is a veteran who is determined to take our country back and to restore some common sense and spending sense to a Congress with few Veterans, and fewer heroes. Please support this candidate. He will not be signing any legislation that he has not read.”
Thank you Colonel Day and thank you the veterans of the D-Day invasion. I ask that we all give thanks for the men and women who proudly wear the uniform today for their sacrifice and service to this great land.
I’m so pleased to announce that I’ve been endorsed by the National Defense PAC. Please see the attached release on my endorsement and visit their website to learn more about their organization.
