Phone : 931-484-2418                              www.donaldstrong.com                                       April 4, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST TO RUN IN G.O.P. PRIMARY

DON STRONG, a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Cumberland Medical Center, ten-year veteran of the United States Army, and long time resident of Crossville, TN, is announcing his candidacy for the office of U.S. Representative 4^th Congressional District in the Republican Primary to be held on Thursday, August 7, 2008.

·         Strong supports our troops and believes in a strong National Defense.

·         Strong believes in God and country, and promises to stand for what is in the best interest of the 4^th District.

·         Strong pledges to represent senior citizens, and is against reductions in benefits for our seniors.

·         Strong is for advanced and affordable health-care. As a working professional in the health-care industry, he recognizes and understands the importance of access to quality, affordable health-care for all.

·         Strong is convinced that we are not doing enough for our troops, our veterans or our HERO'S both military and civilian.

·         Strong supports foreign aid but believes that charity begins at home. He questions sending billions of taxpayer dollars overseas in foreign aid before the needy in our own country, state and district are served.

·         Strong believes in supporting economic growth and will promote new business and employment opportunities throughout our district. Strong is against sending our jobs overseas when jobs are needed here at home.

·         Strong is pro-education at all levels and believes that access to a quality education is key to our children’s success and our district’s economic future.

Strong believes it is the people that make this country great and what makes the state of Tennessee exceptional. He believes the elected representatives of the people have a God-given duty and responsibility to serve faithfully and honestly.

Don Strong has been a Crossville resident for over 25 years. He’s been married for 31 years to Anna Strong, daughter of Andrew and Lora Waller, also of Crossville. Don and Anna have three daughters: Jennifer Strong, Megan Strong, Sarah Strong; and two grandchildren: Donald Andrew and Sophia Florence.

He promises when elected to faithfully represent the interests of the citizens of the 4^th District. Don Strong encourages all citizens to register to vote. He believes that in America one person can still make a difference and that every vote counts.

To join Strong’s campaign effort, contact him directly at 931-484-2418 or visit his Web site: www.donaldstrong.com.