MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today
announced the support of Medal of Honor recipients Colonel Lee Mize
(U.S. Army, Ret.) and Colonel Leo K. Thorsness (USAF, Ret.).
“It
is my high honor to gain the support of Colonels Mize and Thorsness,”
said Mitt Romney. “These two men sacrificed enormously for their
country and received the nation’s highest military decoration. We can
truly never thank them enough. As president, I will never forget the
sacrifices of all our veterans and will work to make sure that America
is always the beacon of freedom for the world.”
“America
is a nation like no other,” said Colonel Lee Mize. “Mitt Romney
understands our great country is truly exceptional and knows that a
strong America is the greatest deterrent to war and upheaval in the
world. He is committed to building up our armed forces, so that no
nation will ever dare challenge us. That is why I am proud to support
him.”
Announcing
his support, Colonel Leo K. Thorsness said, “I am so pleased to support
Mitt Romney. No other candidate has as deep an understanding of the
complex world our current military faces and will be ready to assume
the duties of commander-in-chief on day one. Our world faces grave
threats but I know that Mitt Romney has the knowledge and capability to
lead us.”
Background
On Colonel Lee Mize (U.S. Army, Ret.):
Colonel Mize Was Awarded The Medal Of Honor In 1954. Mize
was born in Marshall County, Alabama and served in the U.S. Army for
thirty-one years. He is a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Background
On Colonel Leo K. Thorsness (USAF, Ret.):
Colonel Thorsness Was Awarded The Medal Of Honor In 1973. Thorsness
was born in Walnut Grove, Minnesota and served twenty-two years in the
U.S. Air Force. He was a prisoner of war and is veteran of the Vietnam
War.
Endorsers
are retired or not on active duty. Use of military rank and job
titles
does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or any
department thereof.
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