the laws that they pass in Washington, DC." Pelosi declined and mocked Perry's November 9 debate performance. The San Francisco Chronicle printed a story on Nov. 17 citing a sharp downturn in fundraising for the Perry campaign, which was attributed to gaffe-marred debates. Appeals to Christian voters Perry became more outspoken about his Christian faith and his opposition to gay-related issues beginning in December 2011. Following the exit of Herman Cain, he told potential voters that, like Cain, he did not support the repeal of "don't ask don't tell". He launched advertising in Iowa featuring his faith and the challenge to it from liberal and secular movements. In the ad, called "Strong", Perry reiterates his opposition to the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell", stating "something is wrong in America where gays can openly serve in the military but our children can't pray in school", and promises to end Obama's "war on religion." The ad garnered 400,000 "dislikes" after three days, becoming one of the most disliked videos on YouTube and inspiring several parodies. It also created internal dissent among his campaign staff. Perry criticized the Obama administration's announcement on December 6, 2011, that the United States would initiate the use of foreign aid for promoting homosexual rights across the world. Perry spoke out against the measure, saying, "Just when you thought Barack Obama couldn't get any more out of touch with America's values, AP reports his administration wants to make foreign aid decisions based on gay rights. This administration's war on traditional American values must stop." During his speech, Perry called homosexuality a "deeply objectionable" lifestyle and firmly objected to any effort by the Obama administration to encroach on traditional family values. In an apparent reference to the non-renewal of a grant for a Catholic organization, the U.S. Bishops Council on Migratory and Refugee Services, Perry said the administration's decision to reduce federal funding was an example of Obama's "war on religion". Time magazine argued that Perry's criticisms against Obama were overblown, as Catholic organizations had received $1.5 billion in federal grant monies in the last two years of Obama's administration. Perry gave an interview to the Des Moines Register editorial board arguing against the Supreme Court decisions to end prayer in schools. He said the rulings were made by "eight unelected and, frankly, unaccountable judges" and called the Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor "Montemayor." The next day, he