Bob Conley in The Associated Press

On Abortion: Catholic background gives him “sanctity of life” views

Conley says his Catholic background has given him “sanctity of life” views that apply equally to fetuses and innocent Iraqis and contends the GOP does not own traditional Christian values.

“That party can go to the devil,” Conley said. “There’s a big myth out there that there aren’t pro-Life Democrats. In the South generally, but especially in the state of South Carolina, you can’t go out and attack traditional Christian values, traditional Christian morals and expect to carry the day.”

Source: By Seanna Adcox, Associated Press May 31, 2008

On Homeland Security: Our empire-building abroad comparable to Roman empire

Conley references both the British and collapsed Roman empires as he explains the need for American troops to come home from all over the globe, citing South Korea as the first place for withdrawal. “Why in the world are we paying to protect South Korea? We’ve been over there over 50 years. The South Koreans need to stand up and pay for their own defense,” he said. “We have gotten mixed up in all this globalism and this empire-building abroad. It’s time that we take care of the republic.” Source: By Seanna Adcox, Associated Press May 31, 2008

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