PRESS RELEASE from Romney for President

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CONTACT: Romney Press Office

January 17, 2012




MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF FORMER OREGON GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE CHRIS DUDLEY
 
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Chris Dudley, the 2010 Republican nominee for Governor in Oregon, former Portland Trail Blazer and 16 year NBA veteran.
 
“I’m very proud to have Chris’ support,” said Mitt Romney. “Like me, Chris has been an advocate for smaller government and economic growth. I look forward to having Chris on the team so we can continue to fight for the America we love.”
 
"America and Oregon desperately need a change in leadership and new policies to turn our economy around, restore fiscal sanity to government and unleash the job-creating potential of our people,” said Dudley. “I am proud to endorse Mitt Romney for President because he has the leadership, business and governing experience to lead our nation back to greatness. I am confident he is the best candidate to defeat President Obama and to compete for the votes of Oregonians in a general election."
 
Background On Chris Dudley:
 
Chris Dudley Was The Republican Party Nominee For Governor Of Oregon In 2010. Dudley also played in the NBA for 16 years. In 1998, he founded the Chris Dudley Foundation to help children with diabetes. Dudley is a graduate of Yale University.
 
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