PRESS
RELEASE from Romney for President
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
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CONTACT: Romney Press Office
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January 12, 2012
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MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES
SUPPORT OF AMBASSADOR JOHN BOLTON
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney
announced today the support of Ambassador John R. Bolton.
“I
am honored to have John’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “John has been a
staunch defender of U.S. interests and values, both while he was in and
out of government. John’s wisdom, clarity, and courage are qualities
that should typify our foreign policy. I look forward to consulting
with him as we campaign to restore America’s standing abroad and ensure
that this century is an American
Century.”
“Of
all the candidates, Mitt Romney possesses the strongest vision for
America’s leadership role in the world, and I am proud to endorse him,”
Ambassador Bolton said. “President Obama has sapped America’s
credibility abroad, weakened our military and failed to lead on issues
vital to U.S. national security. President Obama has left America
exposed to ever increasing threats. Mitt Romney will restore our
military, repair relations with our closest allies, and ensure that no
adversary—including Iran—ever questions American resolve.”
Background
On Ambassador John R. Bolton
John R. Bolton was the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United
Nations from August 2005 to December 2006. From
2001 to 2005, he was Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and
International Security. Ambassador Bolton also served in the
George
H.W. Bush Administration as Assistant Secretary for International
Organization Affairs, and in the Reagan Administration as Assistant
Attorney General at the Department of Justice and General Counsel at
USAID. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise
Institute and Of Counsel at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis.
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