MITT
ROMNEY
ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN JOHN MICA
Boston, MA –
Mitt Romney today announced the support of Florida Congressman John
Mica. Congressman Mica serves as the Chairman of the House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
“I
am honored to have earned Congressman Mica’s trust and support,” said
Mitt Romney. “Like me, Congressman Mica understands that we need to cut
spending, reduce government regulations and lower taxes to spur
economic growth. With his help, I am confident we can spread this
message across Florida and defeat President Obama in November 2012.”
Announcing
his support, Congressman Mica said, “It has not been my practice to
endorse candidates in primary elections, but as I look at the direction
our country has been taken under this President, I worry for our
children and our grandchildren about our future. And, as I look at
the
field of candidates in this election, no one matches the outstanding
business and elected executive credentials of Mitt Romney. He has the
skills, experience and vision needed to defeat President Obama and turn
around our economy. As a successful businessman and a
fiscally-responsible governor, Mitt knows how to balance budgets and he
understands how to create jobs. He has also laid out bold plans to cut
taxes, shrink government and control our national deficit. I am proud
to endorse his candidacy and I look forward to campaigning with him
across the Sunshine State.”
Background
On Congressman Mica:
One of the I-4 corridor’s most recognized and popular conservative
leaders, John Mica has represented the 7th
Congressional District of Florida since 1993. Acknowledged as a
national leader on transportation policy, he was chosen by his peers to
chair the powerful House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in
2010.
Rep.
Mica’s public service experience includes two terms in the Florida
House of Representatives and five years as Chief of Staff to the late
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins. Mica also established several successful
business ventures including real estate, communications, international
trade consulting and governmental affairs firms. Rep. Mica and his
wife, Pat, were married in 1972 and have resided in Central Florida
since they were married.
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