FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2012

SOUTHERLAND APPLAUDS ROMNEY/RYAN TICKET

PANAMA CITY, FL – U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II issued the following statement today announcing his enthusiastic support of Governor Romney’s selection of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan for Vice President:

“Governor Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate reflects his genuine commitment to tackling the economic challenges facing America. I have served with Paul for two years in Congress, in fact our offices are right down the hall from one another, and I have come to respect him as a thoughtful and principled leader who won’t shy away from the fight to advance freedom. Governor Romney’s willingness to make bold decisions will serve our country well when he’s elected president in November.”

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