WASHINGTON - Gary Bauer, former Republican presidential candidate and Campaign for Working Families founder, today issued the following statement regarding the Austin meeting between Governor George W. Bush and a group of selected gay Republicans.
"The Republican party overwhelmingly opposes the political agenda of the gay rights movement: same sex marriage, openly gay men and women serving in the military, and civil rights based on sexuality.
"Just by meeting with this group of gay supporters, Governor Bush has elevated the gay rights agenda to a level of recognition within the Republican party that contradicts our long-standing commitment to pro-family values.
"I have every expectation that Governor Bush will stand with the overwhelming majority of Americans who agree with the Republican party on this issue and not cave into a special interest group." |
