MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES
SUPPORT OF MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN ERIK PAULSEN
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today
announced the support of Minnesota Congressman Erik Paulsen.
“It’s
an honor to receive Congressman Paulsen’s support,” said Mitt Romney.
“He has served Minnesota well, both in Congress and in the State
Legislature. He understands business and job creation, having spent
many years in the private sector. I am proud he’s joining my team
and
I look forward to working with him to bring my message to all
Minnesotans.”
Announcing
his support, Congressman Paulsen said, “These are tough times for our
country. We need a president who will lead on key issues like tax
reform, energy, spending, and, most of all, getting Americans back to
work. Mitt Romney has the proven leadership and experience to put our
country back on the path toward economic certainty and stability. I
look forward to working with Mitt Romney over the next year to ensure
his victory in November.”
Background
on Congressman Erik Paulsen:
Congressman
Erik Paulsen was elected to the Minnesota State House in 1994, served
as Majority Leader from 2003-2007, and in 2008 was elected to the
United States House of Representatives. He is a member of the
House
Ways & Means Committee where he serves on the Select Revenue,
Oversight, and Human Resources Subcommittees. Erik and his wife
live
with their four daughters in Eden Prairie.