Press Releases

February 9, 2012

Mitt Romney today announced his Alaska Steering Committee.

“Alaska voters have felt the effects of President Obama’s policies in Washington,” said Mitt Romney. “This president’s overreaching regulations and lack of a practical energy policy have hampered Alaska’s development of its natural resources. Working with these leaders, I will ensure that Alaska is able to develop its resources, strengthen its economy, and help lead an economic recovery across the country.”

February 9, 2012

“When I was governor of my state, the legislature passed a bill saying emergency contraception was going to be provided through Catholic hospitals and other institutions. I vetoed that bill. We have found from liberals across the country, an effort to impose their will on religious organizations and on the population at large, and that is something we have to fight at every turn.” – Mitt Romney

February 9, 2012

Mitt Romney today announced the support of former Washington State Senator Dino Rossi.

“Dino Rossi has been a champion in the state of Washington for the issues I am fighting for in my campaign – it is an honor to have his support,” said Mitt Romney. “Dino showed in the State Senate that it's possible to write a responsible bipartisan budget and hold government accountable – I hope to bring these same principles to Washington so that government can balance its budget.”

February 9, 2012
 

Are These “Good” Earmarks Or “Bad” Earmarks?

Today, Senator Santorum Declined To Identify Any Earmarks He May Regret, Saying “There Are Good Earmarks And Bad Earmarks”:

Santorum: “There Are Good Earmarks And Bad Earmarks.” SANTORUM: “There are good earmarks and bad earmarks. There are things that the Congress stood and fought for on a lot of programs and the administration got involved. What happened was it was an abuse of the process. And when the abuse of the process became an issue, I stood up and said the process itself is not bad but the abuse is, and we need to stop it.” (Maggie Haberman, “Santorum Calls Out Romney For ‘Gotcha Politics,’ Defends ‘Good Earmarks,’” Politico, 2/9/12)

February 9, 2012

“Like many Americans, I’m concerned about the future of our nation. I feel like we’re heading in the wrong direction and we need a strong turnaround specialist and that is exactly what Governor Romney has been his entire life. I think we need a fiscally conservative leader who understands the free market and the industrial spirit that it fosters. I think that Governor Romney is the only candidate with the combination of relevant real world experience, conservative principles, and proven leadership and vision. Basically, what I want to see is I want us to have a chief executive as chief executive.” – Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller

February 9, 2012

Mitt Romney today announced the support of Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey.

“Treasurer Ducey’s endorsement is further proof that my pro-growth, low-spending message is resonating with Arizona voters,” said Mitt Romney. “I look forward to working with Treasurer Ducey and the rest of my Arizona team to ensure that President Obama is a one-term President.”

February 9, 2012

“With our national debt skyrocketing past $15 trillion, it is a moral imperative to rein in government spending. Passing a permanent ban on earmarks is an important step toward securing our future and restoring fiscal sanity in Washington.” – Mitt Romney

Congress Has An Opportunity To Ban Earmarks Once And For All:

Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) Is Spearheading A Bipartisan Effort To Permanently End Earmarks. “Sens. Toomey and McCaskill's Earmark Elimination Act is supported by Citizens Against Government Waste, the Club for Growth, Heritage Action, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, FreedomWorks, and Ending Spending, Inc. The amendment would replace the temporary moratorium on earmarks with a legislative ban on earmarks.” (Sen. Pat Toomey, Press Release, 2/7/12)

February 9, 2012

Mitt Romney today announced the support of North Dakota statewide elected officials. He also announced his grassroots volunteer team.

“It is an honor to have such an overwhelming number of supporters on our team in North Dakota, and I want to thank Senator John Hoeven and his wife Mikey Hoeven for serving as honorary co-chairs of our growing team,” said Mitt Romney. “These leaders understand that President Obama’s policies are not helping North Dakota. With their hard work, we can make sure that Washington gets out of the way of states like North Dakota so they can develop their energy resources and create an environment for businesses to expand and hire.”

February 9, 2012

“The reports said people paid to promote products or services to state officials were legally considered lobbyists in Georgia. At issue: a 2004 pitch Gingrich made to fellow Republicans in the state House for firms that each paid his company at least tens of thousands of dollars.”

“Gingrich Lawyer Says Newt Didn't Lobby, But 2003 Executive Order Seems To Show He Did”

February 9, 2012

Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon, Founder of Women Affirming Life and Chair of the Board of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty as well as the Canterbury Medal recipient in 2003, made the following statement on Mitt Romney’s defense of religious liberty:

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