PRESS RELEASE from Romney for President
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
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CONTACT: Romney
Press
Office
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March
29,
2012
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MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF WISCONSIN
CONSERVATIVE LEADER MICHAEL GREBE
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today
announced the support of Michael Grebe.
“I
am honored to have the support of such a committed Republican and
outstanding citizen,” said Mitt Romney. “Michael has long been a great
supporter of conservative causes and of his home state of Wisconsin.
His endorsement coming just days before next week’s elections is
significant, and his support will be important when we work to defeat
President Obama in November.”
Announcing
his support, Michael Grebe said, “Wisconsin is looking for a change in
Washington. We need a committed conservative and a man who can lead our
country during times of economic stagnation at home and uncertainty
around the world. Mitt Romney has demonstrated the characteristics of a
true leader throughout his life whether it was in business, at the
Olympics, or as governor. I am proud to support him and look forward to
working on his behalf in the days before the primary and in the fall
when we will defeat President Obama.”
Background
On Michael Grebe:
Michael
W. Grebe is the President and CEO of the Lynde and Harry Bradley
Foundation. He also served as Chairman of Governor Scott
Walker’s 2010
campaign. Prior
to joining the Bradley Foundation, Mr. Grebe was the Chairman and CEO
of Foley & Lardner, one of the country’s largest law firms. Mr.
Grebe is a former member and president of the Board of Regents for the
University of Wisconsin System. Mr. Grebe is a former general counsel
to the Republican National Committee and was the Republican National
Committeeman for Wisconsin during 1984-2002. Mr. Grebe's
political
career spans three decades, including positions as chairman of the
Republican Party of Wisconsin, chairman of the Rules Committee of the
Republican National Committee, state chairman for the Reagan-Bush
campaign, state co chairman for the Bush-Quayle campaign, and member of
the National Steering Committee to elect Ronald Reagan in 1980.
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