Official Statement from MWEG in Defense of Truth

As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 elections continues, we at Mormon Women for Ethical Government reaffirm our commitment to defending long-standing principles of democracy and respect for the rule of law. The health and strength of our nation depend upon a citizenry that is well informed, civically engaged, and willing to put our country above partisan politics.

We must stand up for truth, protect the integrity of the investigations which seek to uncover the truth, and defend the first amendment rights that allow good journalists to publish truth. Then we must create the political will to ensure that our political leaders do not brush the truth aside for political gain. No one is above the law.

Additionally, we must work with all diligence to ensure that future elections are not tainted by foreign interference, voter suppression, gerrymandering, corrupt campaign financing, or any other attempt to strip citizens of their voice in the political process.

Most importantly, we cannot allow ourselves to give in to hopelessness, cynicism, bitterness, enmity, disillusionment, apathy, or any other form of negativity that would prevent us from doing our civic duty to show up on November 6th and cast our vote. It is up to each of us as citizens of this great nation to protect the integrity of our civic institutions and system of government by refusing to be shaken by those who seek to divide us. We are stronger together. We must not lose hope in the vision of a government that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.

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Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) is a nonpartisan group dedicated to the ideals of decency, honor, accountability, transparency, and justice in governing. MWEG is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We do, however, fully sustain the leaders and doctrines of the Church.

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