“I am deeply honored to receive this award from one of America’s greatest patriots, Phyllis Schlafly.  Without her tireless efforts, the modern conservative movement may never have gotten off the ground."

ST. LOUIS—U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions will receive the inaugural Phyllis Schlafly award.  Schlafly, President of the Eagle Forum, is one of the most respected and heralded leaders, and is one of the architects of the modern conservative movement.  Sessions and Schlafly made the following remarks about the award:

Sessions: “I am deeply honored to receive this award from one of America’s greatest patriots, Phyllis Schlafly.  Without her tireless efforts, the modern conservative movement may never have gotten off the ground.  And today , her focus on how powerful forces – economic and political – impact the lives and values of everyday Americans remains almost unique.  Indeed , this understanding is once again proving critical to the success of the only movement that can uplift , morally and economically, all our citizens – American conservatism.  This award is a true honor.”

Schlafly: “Jeff Sessions has been our hero in Congress on many issues.  I am so very glad that we can honor his work in this way, and make him the first recipient of this award. I hope that there will be many legislators and conservative leaders who will follow Senator Sessions’ example in battling the leftist attacks on our families, our culture, and our sovereignty.”