Ron Paul Releases Statement of Support

Commends Free & Equal and Endorses Theresa Amato’s New Book Grand Illusion

Congressman Ron Paul, R-TX, has sent a statement of support for Free & Equal Elections, and an endorsement of Theresa Amato’s new book Grand Illusion.

In the statement, Congressman Paul says that Americans “deserve a system where third parties can compete,”that he is “impressed by the work of the Free & Equal Elections Foundation,” and that Theresa Amato’s new book is “an important contribution that anyone serious about ballot access reform should read.”

The Full Statement:

Congressman Ron Paul

US House of Representatives

June 4, 2009

“Fair ballot access is a very important issue. On the surface, there seem to be substantial differences between Democrats and Republicans, but on the issues of greatest importance, there is little variance. Both parties have come to endorse policies that make America policeman of the world while eroding civil liberties at home, out of control deficit spending and inflationary monetary policy that places tremendous burden on working families.

“Our laws are stacked against any real third alternative in the two-party monopoly. By and large, candidates must conform to the system or have difficulty even getting on ballots. Americans deserve better, and across the country, people are waking up and working hard to remove unfair barriers. We deserve a system where third parties can compete, and Democrats and Republicans are held to their platforms and rhetoric. I am impressed by the work of the Free & Equal Elections Foundation, and commend them for their leadership on this issue.

“Theresa Amato has experienced the unfairness of our system like few others. Her new book “Grand Illusion” is an important contribution that anyone serious about ballot access reform should read. I thank Theresa for sharing her experiences with us and know her book will make a difference.

With resources like “Grand Illusion and activism from groups like the Free & Equal Elections Foundation, I am optimistic that Americans can come together and reform our election laws. I look forward to watching the progress I hope we can all make together.”

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