OCALA, OCT. 30, 2008 – Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth) has been endorsed by the English First Political Victory Fund in his re-election effort. "By your deeds, you have earned the endorsement of the English First Political Victory Fund," wrote Jim Boulet, Jr., Executive Director of English First Political Victory Fund.

"The Salvation Army gave two employees one year to learn English so that they could function on the job, and when they didn't, they were let go," explained Stearns. "However, the EEOC ignored the ruling of federal courts upholding the right of businesses to require employees to speak English and sued the Salvation Army. I tried to help the Salvation Army because it is important for all those living in our nation to understand English so that they can fully participate in the American social, political, and economic system. We should look at English as something that brings us all together as Americans."