Mitt Romney Announces Utah Senate Run; Speaker Ryan Endorses
"This is a terrific day for the United States Senate," House Speaker Paul Ryan said.
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan endorsed former Republican presidential-nominee Mitt Romney on Friday to become Utah’s next senator.
“This is a terrific day for the United States Senate. I was honored to join Mitt Romney on the national ticket in 2012 and couldn’t be happier that he’s running for this seat,” Ryan said in a statement.
“Our party and our country are always better off when Mitt is engaged, and I know that he will put his unparalleled experience, conservative leadership and lifetime of service to work for Utah in the U.S. Senate. Janna and I adore Mitt and Ann. His campaign has my unwavering support, and the people of Utah will be getting an accomplished and decent man when they make him their next Senator.”
I am running for United States Senate to serve the people of Utah and bring Utah's values to Washington. pic.twitter.com/TDkas6gD2p
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) February 16, 2018
Romney officially announced his bid with a video on Twitter. Ryan’s endorsement is not surprising, given he was Romney’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2012-election cycle.
The former, GOP, presidential nominee distanced himself from President Donald Trump in his announcement, arguing for more pro-immigration policies.
“Utah welcomes legal immigrants from around the world; Washington sends immigrants a message of exclusion,” Romney said in the video, adding that American people should “treat others with respect.”
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