FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Romney Press Office |
October 18, 2011 |
MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES
SUPPORT OF FLORIDA COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE ADAM PUTNAM
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and former Congressman Adam Putnam.
“I
am proud to have the support of Commissioner Adam Putnam,” said Mitt
Romney. “Throughout his career, Adam's leadership on difficult issues
has served Floridians well. Adam's support and counsel will be
important in the upcoming election, as we work to defeat President
Obama and restore the American economy.”
“Mitt Romney is a
tested conservative and a proven leader. With him in the White House,
we can regain our standing abroad and repair our economy at home,” said
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. “Three years into
President Obama’s term, it is clear that his policies have failed the
country. Onerous regulations are burdening businesses, overspending has
threatened our credit and unemployment remains dangerously high.
Florida has felt the effects of these failed policies more than many
other states, and we can’t afford to continue down the same path. Mitt
Romney knows how the economy works – he spent his life in the private
sector and has the knowledge and the plan to put Americans back on the
path to prosperity.”
Background
On Commissioner Putnam:
Commissioner Putnam Was Elected To The
Florida Cabinet In 2010. Putnam
heads the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, an
agency responsible for promoting Florida agriculture, a $100 billion
industry, fostering the development of renewable energy and enabling
lawful businesses to succeed. Prior to his election, he served for five
terms in the United States House of Representatives. While in Congress,
Putnam was elected Chairman of the House Republican Conference and
served on the Government Reform, Rules, Agriculture and Financial
Services Committees. Putnam was a member of the Florida House of
Representatives before being elected to the U.S. Congress.