CHICAGO, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presumptive Republican
Presidential Nominee Sen. John McCain today announced that his Vice
Presidential running mate will be Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

    AUL Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest stated, "With this
bold and inspired selection, Sen. McCain has verified his stated commitment
to assembling a truly pro-life administration."

    "The Republican ticket stands in stark contrast to the stridently pro-
abortion ticket put forth by the Democratic party," added Yoest. "You can
be sure the vice presidential selections will have far-reaching
ramifications in this race."

    As governor, Palin has been a solid pro-life champion. For example,
Palin expressed her disagreement with the Alaska Supreme Court when it
overturned a 1997 parental consent law in 2007, and supported a
constitutional amendment requiring parental consent for abortions.

    Denise Burke, AUL Action Vice President & Legal Director, said,
"Parental consent laws are essential tools for protecting young girls from
the negative consequences of abortion and for defending the constitutional
rights of parents to raise their children."

    Studies have clearly demonstrated that the risks of abortion -- both
long- and short-term -- are more pronounced for teenagers. Parents are best
positioned to safeguard their children's health and welfare. Moreover,
parental consent laws also protect teenagers by reducing the demand for
abortions and increasing teenage sexual responsibility. Polling
consistently shows that 70% of American public supports these common sense
laws.

    In a world where actions speak louder than words, Governor Palin
shouted through a megaphone when she gave birth to a son with Down Syndrome
in April of this year. In spite of the fact that nearly 9 in 10 babies
diagnosed with Down Syndrome are aborted, Governor Palin gave birth to Trig
Paxson Van Palin on April 18, 2008.

    About AUL Action

    AUL Action is the legislative arm of Americans United for Life (AUL).
The first national pro-life organization in America, AUL has been committed
to defending human life through vigorous judicial, legislative, and
educational efforts at both the federal and state levels since 1971. In
addition, AUL has been involved in every pro-life case before the Supreme
Court since Roe v. Wade.

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