FRANKLIN, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has endorsed Tennessee State Senator Mark Green for Congress.
“Mark Green has been a true champion for conservative values in the State Senate, and I’m confident he’ll bring that same much-needed leadership to Washington. Our country desperately needs bold conservative leadership, and Mark is the right man for the job,” stated Senator Santorum.
Green made the following statement on his campaign website:
“I’m grateful to Senator Santorum for his endorsement. Widely respected by conservatives throughout Tennessee, his leadership in the Senate for the least vulnerable among us continues to inspire me. As a 100% pro-life physician, I will keep fighting that fight for life in Congress.”
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