(Jackson, MI) - The Brian Rooney for Congress Campaign announced the endorsement of former Rear Admiral of the United States Navy and Senator Jeremiah Denton.
"I proclaim to the people of the great state of Michigan that it is my firm opinion that Brian Rooney is the type of new leadership Michigan and this country need: family and faith oriented, a strong militarily tradition and fiscally wise, his membership in the Congress will be a credit to Michigan and a needed asset to our country in this challenging time."
"It is both an honor and a privilege to receive the endorsement of Admiral Denton," said Rooney. "From serving our country bravely and courageously in Vietnam, to defending our rights and liberties in the United States Senate, I am proud to have the support of such a great American hero."
Background on Adm. Denton:
Jeremiah A. Denton, Jr. first came to the attention of the American public during a television interview arranged by his North Vietnamese captors in 1966. Expected to give "proper responses" to a journalist's recitation of alleged American war atrocities, Denton responded that he believed in the position of his government and that "I will support it as long as I live." Throughout the interview while responding to questions, Denton blinked his eyes in Morse Code repeatedly spelling out the covert message "TORTURE." His message was the first confirmation that American POWs were being mistreated. Denton was subjected to severe torture during his nearly eight years as a POW. He became the first American military captive to be subjected to four years of solitary confinement. Denton's extraordinary account of endurance and religious faith while imprisoned in Vietnam was told in his 1976 book "When Hell Was in Session."
After his release in 1973, Denton continued his military career ultimately achieving the rank of Rear Admiral. Upon retirement from the Navy, Denton was elected to the U.S. Senate, the first Republican ever elected by the popular vote to represent Alabama. Denton has spoken widely on the need to restore America's founding principles.
For more information on Brian Rooney, please visit runwithrooney.com
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