Rick Santorum - United States Senator, Pennsylvania

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Family

I believe strong families are the foundation of society. Throughout my tenure in Congress I have been a strong supporter of protecting families and preserving family values. As the father of six children, I know that raising a family can be a struggle, therefore I have worked hard to pass meaningful welfare reform and tax relief to help struggling middle class families become more self-sufficient. In addition, I have championed initiatives to encourage increased participation of fathers in the lives of their children, and legislation to preserve the sanctity of marriage. As an advocate for building a culture of life and a civilization of compassion, I have supported several life-protecting bills in Congress including the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act and the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.