ASHEVILLE, NC—The North Carolina Chapter of Eagle Forum, a leading pro-family organization founded by Phyllis Schlafly, fully supports and endorses Ilario Pantano ( R ) in the race for the 7^th Congressional District.

“Ilario Pantano is exactly what we need in Congress, representing the citizens of North Carolina,” said Eagle Forum State President, Andrew Dunn. “The time is now for a new breed of conservative leadership who will say no to President Obama’s unpopular agenda as well as the business-as-usual establishment in Washington.”

“Irresponsible free-trade agreements with the likes of Communist China have done nothing for North Carolina except destroy jobs, erode our middle-class and compromise our national security. Ilario Pantano understands the dangers we’re facing in today’s global economy. Unlike our president and the Washington establishment, he has the common sense to realize we must protect our citizens against predatory market practices and espionage,” Dunn said.

Pantano’s experience as a Marine and a Gulf War veteran also played a key role in Eagle Forum’s endorsement. “North Carolina is very much a pro-military state and we need all of our Representatives in Congress to stand behind our troops and their mission 100 percent,” Dunn added. “Ilario Pantano understands that in order to protect the homeland, we must secure our borders, invest in our military -- without anti-military pork bill amendments -- and oppose all United Nations treaties.”

Eagle Forum's Mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and private enterprise. For more information, visit www.eagleforumnc.org

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Andrew Dunn State President, Eagle Forum North Carolina 828-423-7167 www.eagleforumnc.org