Endorsements

ENDORSEMENT:   Veterans in Politics International
 
Veterans Group endorses Amata for Congress
July 10, 2008

Reprinted from Samoa News

Las Vegas. The Veterans In Politics International group has announced its formal endorsement
of Aumua Amata as delegate to Congress for the territory of American Samoa. In making the
announcement, VIPI President Steve W. Sanson hailed Amata as a person of true understanding
and compassion for people. He went on note that she has devoted herself to creating change
and understanding for the good of all people.

Sanson, who served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps and is a veteran of both the
Desert Shield and Desert Storm campaigns, says VIPI was formed to provide an organization
that would encourage more veterans to become involved in politics and government. Service
personnel travel to foreign lands, said Sanson, start new governments and spread democracy,
but often times return to America and as veterans are not involved in their own government. We
are trying to change that.

Through this endorsement of Aumua Amata, VIPI says it hopes to encourage veterans in American Samoa to get behind her campaign and work hard to get her elected. Having grown up in the Caribbean, said Sanson, I am an islander myself and appreciate the need for door-to-door campaigning in small communities. I know Samoans soldiers and Marines from my days
on active duty and they are very effective warriors. Now I hope they will turn their energies and
talents to politics.

Noting that Amata herself is not a military veteran, but does come from a family with a tradition of military service, Sanson said she carries the veteran s value of honor in her heart. "Amata's golden heart has reached out to many veterans in their struggle; she is genuine in her
commitment to our veteran community."

He concluded by saying Amata has the experience and knowledge to become the next delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for American Samoa. Amata is not for one sector of people she is a person who is committed to all
Americans.

More information on Veterans In Politics International can be found at our website: http://veteransinpolitics.us.com/
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ENDORSEMENT:
Pat Boone sings praises of Aumua Amata, other Lawmakers and Candidates
August 08, 2008

PAT BOONE SINGS PRAISES OF LAWMAKERS AND CANDIDATES

Legendary entertainer and 60 Plus Association national spokesman Pat Boone visited Washington, D.C. recently to present various lawmakers and candidates, among them congressional candidate Aumua Amata, with the organization's Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award.

Aumua Amata is a candidate for American Samoa's non-voting delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She received the award along with U.S. Senator Wayne Allard (CO), U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL) and U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (SC) in a ceremony near the U.S. Capitol recently.

60 Plus president Jim Martin said, "The Guardian Award is presented to Democrats and Republicans in Congress based on their 'senior friendly' voting records. The Honorary Award is given to those running for office and is based on their views on seniors' issues. We're pleased that Pat Boone took time from his busy schedule to present these citations. I know Aumua Amata was also appreciative. Pat Boone literally sang her praises."

"Aumua Amata is always in the corner of the elderly and for that Pat Boone and I salute her," Martin said.

Amata said she is deeply honored to receive the award and added that "caring for our elders is a fundamental obligation we have as part of our culture and we do it with joy, but I also want to be certain our senior citizens and their families get the full benefits all other Americans receive from the federal government."

"Moreover, families who bear enough financial burdens as it is in caring for their senior members should not be penalized by having to pay an estate tax when they pass on," she added. "I stand with those who oppose such a tax."

The 60 Plus Association is a 15-year-old nonpartisan organization working for death tax repeal, saving Social Security, affordable prescription drugs, lowering energy costs and other issues featuring a less government, less taxes approach.

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