GOP Responds To Paul Ryan Pick

By Staff|8/11/2012 11:22 AM

August 11, 2012  Contact: Virginia Davis virginiadavis05@gmail.com

Rick Santorum Applauds Paul Ryan as VP Choice Verona, PA - Rick Santorum, former Republican presidential candidate and Chairman of Patriot Voices, offered his strong support for Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) as Governor Romney's vice presidential running mate.  Senator Santorum issued the following statement:  "Congressman Paul Ryan is an outstanding choice as our country's next vice president, and today's announcement demonstrates Governor Romney's commitment to returning fiscal sanity back to Washington, DC.   "I have long supported Paul Ryan's fiscal and entitlement reforms to return our country back on a path of fiscal health.  At a time when our country is at an economic crossroads, Congressman Ryan's depth of knowledge on how to tackle these challenges is unparalleled.  He will serve Governor Romney and our country well to undo the flawed policies of the last four years. "In addition to Congressman Ryan's stellar fiscal conservative positions, he is indeed a full-spectrum conservative.  He is solidly pro-life, pro-family, and will be an advocate for our military and our national security priorities.  I look forward to supporting the Romney-Ryan ticket in the weeks to come."

RNC Chair Reince Priebus

“My friend and fellow Wisconsinite Paul Ryan will serve America admirably as the next Vice President of the United States. Today, Americans are starving for leaders who can fix our economy and get our spending under control. Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan have the knowledge, expertise and vision we need to get America working again and get our fiscal house in order. Across the country, Americans are hurting, but America’s Comeback Team will offer us a new direction and a brighter future. I congratulate Governor Romney on his excellent decision. This is a great day for Wisconsin and for America.”

 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

“With Paul Ryan on the ticket this is a team that understands the economic stagnation our country has been facing the last four years and the urgency with which we need to change course. The Romney-Ryan team is uniquely positioned to make the tough choices necessary to confront our fiscal challenges and get results.”

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal

“Paul is a good friend and one of the smartest guys I served with in Congress.  He has the courage of his convictions, which is what our nation needs.”

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush

“I applaud Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate. Congressman Ryan’s command of economic policy and the federal budget will prove invaluable as Governor Romney fights to reform government, accelerate job growth and rein in the out-of-control spending that has been a hallmark of President Obama’s years in office. This courageous choice is the type of leadership American voters deserve. And, I believe it will ensure a victory for the Romney-Ryan ticket this November.”If 

Florida Governor Rick Scott

“Congratulations to Governor Romney on picking Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate.  Like Governor Romney, Congressman Ryan understands that government doesn’t create jobs, people do.  And that the best way to create jobs is to get government out of the way.  I’m confident that Congressman Ryan will be a great partner for Governor Romney in getting America back to work.”

 House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio)

“Paul Ryan is a reformer and a proven leader who will be a great partner to Governor Romney in his efforts to get our country, and our economy, back on track.  At a time when millions of Americans are still looking at President Obama’s policies and asking ‘where are the jobs?’ Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney will focus on common sense solutions to stop Washington from spending money it doesn’t have and get the federal government out of the way of small business job creators.

“I’m proud to call Paul Ryan a friend, and I will do everything in my power to make sure that he and Mitt Romney – along with our entire Republican ticket – are well positioned to win in November.”

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)

“Governor Romney and Representative Ryan are the strongest team to return America to prosperity and to defend our interests abroad. Paul Ryan has proven that he is fully prepared to address our nation’s economic challenges, which have only worsened over the last four years under the Obama-Biden Administration. I look forward to working for the election of the Romney-Ryan team this fall.”

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

“Gov. Romney showed today that he is determined to confront a host of growing crises that President Obama has ignored. Where the current President has simply refused to act, Gov. Romney has now pledged to lead. Paul Ryan is an excellent choice, and a confirmation that Gov. Romney is serious about strengthening America’s economic future, tackling the deficits and debt that have skyrocketed under President Obama, and returning to a path to solvency and security.

“Americans are looking for leadership that has been lacking on the most critical issues facing our country’s economic future. The Romney-Ryan team can return much-needed leadership from day one and help bring real recovery to our economy, reverse the damage of the Obama economy, and take a serious approach to the Obama debt and focus on growing jobs—not the size of the government.

“President Obama’s term has been marked by overwhelming national debt, a first-ever downgrade of America’s credit rating, high unemployment and a disappointing lack of leadership when it comes to addressing spending. It’s time to change that, and Gov. Romney and Chairman Ryan will be ready on day one to give America the leadership it deserves.”

Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.)

“Paul Ryan leads with ideas and solutions and is committed to the principles that made America great. He will be a strong leader for America that will be a tireless advocate to find solutions to end reckless spending and solutions that will leave a better country for the next generation. He also understands the specific economic opportunities and challenges of the Midwest. I look forward to working with my good friend.”