PRESS
RELEASE
from Romney for President
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT:
Romney
Press Office
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March 20,
2012
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MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF AGUADILLA,
PUERTO RICO MAYOR CARLOS MÉNDEZ; GAINS ONE MORE DELEGATE
Boston, MA
– Mitt Romney today announced the endorsement of Carlos
Méndez, the
Mayor of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. With Mayor Méndez’s support,
Mitt
Romney has now won all 23 of Puerto Rico’s delegates. Mayor
Méndez is
the chairman of the Republican Party of Puerto Rico and is a former
supporter of Newt Gingrich.
“Ann
and I were welcomed with open arms by the people of Puerto Rico and
were overwhelmed by the reception we received on the island,” said Mitt
Romney. “I was honored to have the support of the voters of Puerto Rico
in their primary on Sunday and am again honored to have Mayor
Méndez’s
support.”
“While
I originally supported Newt Gingrich and still believe that he can be a
leader in our party, it is time that Republicans unite behind one
candidate,” said Mayor Méndez. “Puerto Ricans overwhelmingly
supported
Governor Romney on Sunday and it is clear that he is the most capable
candidate to bring jobs to Puerto Rico and fix the mess in Washington,
DC. It is time for Republicans to unite behind the one candidate who
can defeat President Obama. That leader is Mitt Romney, and I am proud
to support his campaign.”
Background
On Mayor Méndez:
Mayor Méndez Has Served As
Mayor Of Aguadilla Since 1997. Mayor Méndez worked
in real estate and the jewelry business after serving in the United
States Army.
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