Colorado Springs, Colo. -- Focus on the Family Chairman James C. Dobson, Ph.D., commented today on claims by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer that Dobson supplied misinformation to his radio listeners about Spitzer's unwillingness to sign a proclamation supporting Thursday's National Day of Prayer.
”Governors in 49 states and the President of the United States have signed proclamations designating a day of prayer,” Dobson said. “Gov. Spitzer was asked in January to issue such a declaration by April 1st if possible. No response was received as of Friday, April 27. Phone calls from the governor’s office were not returned, and pastors and volunteers who inquired were treated rudely and given no indication that a proclamation was forthcoming. Furthermore, nothing of relevance appeared on the governor’s website. A statement of concern was broadcast to the listeners of Focus on the Family, who apparently began calling to express concern. Finally, a proclamation was issued on Monday, three days before the National Day of Prayer.
"Considering what happened in New York City on 9/11, and the fact that New York has been most often targeted for destruction by terrorists, we believe prayer in that state should be a priority. We are pleased that Gov. Spitzer has now designated Thursday, May 3rd, as a day of prayer.”
