Ron Paul Campaign Press Release - Ron Paul Endorsed by Prominent Pro-Life Leader from North Dakota

BISMARCK, North Dakota — 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by Paul Maloney, one of North Dakota's most prominent pro-life leaders.

Mr. Maloney serves as Executive Director of the North Dakota Right to Life Association. Established in May 1971, North Dakota Right to Life is the largest and oldest pro-life organization in North Dakota. In making his endorsement, Mr. Maloney stated he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any prolife organization.

"I endorse Ron Paul, because he has been on the front lines of the pro-life fight not only in Congress but as an obstetrician who has delivered over 4,000 babies. Ron Paul knows that our individual rights stem from the value we have for all human life, especially innocent human life, and that a disregard for human life will not expand human freedom," said Mr. Maloney of Mandan.

News of the endorsement was well received from the Paul campaign's North Dakota operation.

"Congressman Ron Paul is a man of faith who understands that our rights come from our Creator and that the right to life stands above all other rights. Dr. Paul delivered more than 4,000 babies during his distinguished medical career as an OB/GYN. The experience of bringing new babies into the world profoundly affirmed his view on the sanctity of all human life. By conviction and by science, Dr. Paul understands that we should foster a society with a far greater respect for life," said Jared Hendrix, North Dakota State Director for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign.

North Dakota is ranked the seventh most prolife state in America according to Americans United for Life's latest-available annual scoring.