PRESS
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from Romney for President
FOR
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CONTACT: Romney Press Office
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October
26,
2011
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MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF NEVADA CONGRESSMAN MARK AMODEI
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney
today announced the support of Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei.
Congressman Amodei joins Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki and
Congressman Joe Heck in endorsing Mitt Romney.
“I am pleased to announce the endorsement of Congressman Mark Amodei,”
said Mitt Romney.
“President Obama’s policies have been especially devastating for
Nevada. Working with Congressman Amodei, I will make it a priority to
bring jobs back to the state and put Nevada on a path for a prosperous
future.”
Announcing
his support, Congressman Amodei said, “The economy is in crisis and
President Obama's fixes are not working. A change of leadership is
needed and Mitt Romney is the conservative
best equipped to rally Republicans, Independents and Democrats behind a
new, competent direction for the Silver State's and America's economic
future.”
“Nevada's
2nd
Congressional District has been hit harder than much of the country
and we need a president that is committed to helping Nevada small
business owners grow, prosper and create new jobs,” said Amodei. “I'm
proud to endorse Mitt Romney for president and look forward to working
with him to get our country and our community back to work.”
Background On Congressman Amodei:
Congressman
Amodei Was Elected In September 2011. Amodei
serves on the House Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Veterans Affairs
Committees. Prior to his election, Amodei was a member of the Nevada
Senate and the Nevada Assembly. Amodei is an Army veteran and his
daughter is a Gulf War veteran.
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