McCain Campaign Press Release - Iowa Veterans Unite Behind John McCain

DES MOINES, IA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced the launch of the Iowa Veterans for McCain Leadership with a gathering at the state capitol to pledge their support for John McCain and to screen the campaign video entitled, "The Obama Iraq Documentary: Whatever the Politics Demand."

"Whether as a soldier, a leader or a citizen, John McCain has always put his country first," said Curly Hultman, Chair of Iowa Veterans for McCain. "He has been a tireless advocate for our troops who are currently serving, as well as all the soldiers from different generations who have returned to civilian life. Unlike his opponent, John McCain doesn't need to make campaign stops overseas in an attempt to beef up his foreign policy credentials. He already has the credentials, the experience and the judgment we need. That is why veterans throughout Iowa are eager to give our support to John McCain."

Chuck Larson Sr., Vice Chair of the Iowa Veterans for McCain, added, "My son and I have both spent time in the combat zone in Iraq, and I can say that in these dangerous times we cannot afford to have an inexperienced commander in chief. We need a leader with strong foreign policy and national security experience and that is Senator John McCain.

Featured speakers included Iowa Veterans for McCain Chairman Major General (Ret.) Evan (Curly) Hultman and Vice Chairman Colonel (Ret.) Charles (Chuck) Larson Sr.

"The Obama Iraq Documentary: Whatever the Politics Demand" can be viewed by clicking here.

IOWA VETERANS FOR JOHN MCCAIN LEADERSHIP

Major General (Ret.) Curly Hultman, Chairman

Colonel (Ret.) Chuck Larson Sr., Vice Chairman

Steve Lukan, State Representative

Richard W. Allfree

Andy Anderson

Dr. Dale Andres

Lee Booton

Roger Bradley

Steve Brown

Robert Camblin

Tim Cox

George Crowder

Earl Draayer

Oliver Eason

Russ Eggers

David Elwell

Harold E. Getty

Jim Gruettner

Norman Gunnink

Debra Hoback

Jason Hogie

William R. Holland

Evan Hultman

Rick Lamere

Greg Linker

Steve Lukan

Gene Madson

Paul Marean

Robert Marvin

Robert Mock

Richard Morrin

Richard Nace

Maurice Phillips

Richard Rattray

Dan Roupe

Robert Sentman

Brandon Shepherd

Deborah Smith

John Tonsfeldt

Michael D. Treinen

Pete Vanderhoff

Gary Wattnem

Mark Weber

Chad Workman

James W. Wright

Richard "Doc" Zortman