U.S. Senator John Cornyn

June 24, 2008

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Judy Mayka

(202) 338-4070

judy@vetsforfreedom.org

(Washington DC) As the largest Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans organization in America, Vets for Freedom is proud to announce its support of John Cornyn for United States Senate in Texas.  Senator Cornyn is and always has been a strong supporter of America's Armed Forces.  As a first-term Senator who is highly active in the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Cornyn has proven time and time again his unwavering dedication to protecting our nation, defending those who risk their lives for our freedom, and supporting all who have ever worn the uniform.

"As a proud United States Marine and a Texas veteran of Iraq, I am humbled to speak on behalf of over 25,000 members of Vets for Freedom, including 574 active Texas veteran leaders, in offering our strong endorsement of John Cornyn for the United States Senate," said Vets for Freedom Texas State Captain, Knox Nunnally.  "Senator Cornyn understands that the fight we are currently undertaking in Iraq is essential to our success in the global fight against Islamic extremism.  He recognizes and acknowledges the success of our current military strategy implemented by General Petraeus, and has been a steadfast source of support of all the men and women who are winning the Global War on Terror.  Our country needs more dedicated people like John in Washington."

Nunnally continued, "As the brave men and women who wear our nation's uniform continue to achieve success in Iraq, Afghanistan and other battlefields of the Global War on Terror, it is crucial that we have serious leaders in Washington willing to do what's necessary to protect our homeland.  In the Great State of Texas, there is only one man this Marine supports - John Cornyn.  Senator Cornyn is a true American patriot, and I am proud to offer the support of Vets for Freedom."

Vets for Freedom is a nonpartisan organization established by combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our mission is to educate the American public about the importance of achieving success in these conflicts by applying our first-hand knowledge to issues of American military strategy. For more information, please visit http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/.

For more information or to schedule interviews with Knox Nunnally or other Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, please contact Judy Mayka at (202) 338-4070 or Judy@VetsForFreedom.org.

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