Verona,
PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign is proud to announce that
it has received the endorsement of Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts, Susan Combs.
Susan
Combs said: "As a proud conservative I am deeply aware that the present
administration has put our country on the wrong track imposing big
government in all areas. Senator Santorum is a true conservative who
seeks freedom for Americans from the present crushing regulatory
burden. I believe he represents the best hope for the Republican Party
in our efforts to change the direction of the country. I am honored to
endorse him for president of the United States and look forward to
campaigning for him."
Rick
Santorum said: "I am excited to receive Susan's endorsement today. She
has been strong leader for fiscal accountability in Texas and helped
spur on the great economic climate in the Lone Star State. I look
forward to working with Susan in the weeks to come as we put in place
the team to win the Texas primary."
Susan
Combs has served as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts since January
2007. As Comptroller, Combs is Texas' chief financial officer, managing
the state's treasury operations, monitoring Texas' fiscal health,
guiding legislative decision makers by estimating state revenues, and
ensuring state taxes are collected fairly and efficiently. Under her
leadership, the Texas Comptroller's office has implementing sweeping
improvements, saving Texas taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Prior
to her election as Comptroller, Combs served two terms in the Texas
State House of Representatives.