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Sen. Jim DeMint believes that strong families are the true strength of America. That's why it is so important that our nation protect the lives of the most vulnerable, the unborn, and encourage loving families that choose to adopt children in need of a home. That's why we must protect marriage between a man and a woman because we know children that are raised by a mother and father have the best chance to succeed. And that's why we need to fight for commonsense judges to protect our rights, our laws, and religious liberties.
DeMint has a 100 percent pro-life voting record. In fact, he has been recognized by numerous pro-life organizations as a national leader to protect family values. He has a 100 percent rating with the Family Research Council, National Right to Life, and the Concerned Women for America.
DeMint believes marriage is the cornerstone to building strong families and communities, and must be protected. For this reason, the senator has consistently supported an amendment to the United States Constitution declaring marriage shall only consist of a legal union between a man and a woman. Also, DeMint has consistently defended federal law pertaining to the sanctity of marriage, including his support for the Marriage Protection Act of 2004. He believes traditional marriage is an important foundation for creating healthy family formation so children will be in raised in the healthiest of environments, setting the stage for their future success.
DeMint has also been a strong proponent of adoption and has been inducted into the Adoption Hall of Fame. He believes adoption is a solution we all can agree on, giving a child a chance at life and a better home. While in the House of Representatives, he was the leader of the Hope Coalition, a group of House members committed to the expansion of the adoption credit, which they were able to accomplish by the passage of H.R. 622, the Hope for Children Act, originally drafted by DeMint. This legislation expanded the adoption tax credit to $10,000 for all adoptions until 2010. The senator continues to work to make the adoption tax credit permanent. This tax credit is a powerful tool, assisting thousands of familes who are active in the adoption process.
The senator has fought his entire career for commonsense judges, and will maintain his support for federal judges that will uphold the various freedoms all Americans are afforded. Along this point, he voted for the confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. Both judges have the right judicial philosophy, one of integrity and humbleness, and DeMint is confident they will strictly interpret the law and not legislate from the bench. The senator took the oath of office and swore to uphold the Constitution, and he expects any federal judge to do the same while being held to the highest standard.
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