MILWAUKEE, July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council Action Chairman
Tony Perkins, who is a member of the
RNC Platform Committee from Louisiana, released the following statement in
response to the adoption of the 2024 Republican Party
Platform:
"The 2024 platform is a concise statement of campaign
priorities, but not a declaration of enduring principles for a
political party. Unfortunately, the choreographed process -- which
allowed no amendments to be discussed or voted upon -- was
unbecoming of a party that champions free speech and due process.
Delegates were given the platform this morning when they entered
the convention hall with no time to review, much less the 72 hours
that Republican lawmakers call for in the House of
Representatives.
"Delegates were only given a few minutes of discussion before
'debate' was ended and a vote was taken. Ironically, the document
calls for a vigorous defense of free speech and the end of
government censorship. Deprived of the opportunity to discuss
amendments to the 'draft' platform document, we have submitted a
minority report to supplement that campaign's platform.
"The submission of a minority report is further evidence that
the pro-life movement will continue to advance pro-life principles
and policies at every level of government.
"The right to life transcends other political debates and the
interests of any and all political parties and candidates. It is
truly the right without which no other right has any meaning,"
concluded Perkins.
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SOURCE Family Research Council Action