Washington, DC (July 14, 2009)– – Today, former U.S. House Majority Leader and Contract With America author Dick Armey (R-TX) endorsed former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio in his campaign for U.S. Senate. In standing with Rubio, Leader Armey recognized him as a true champion of freedom.
Armey commented, “Marco Rubio is a champion of freedom and an inspiring leader for the next generation of the conservative movement. His track record and conservative convictions are a breath of fresh air in a party looking for new leaders to advance the principles of limited government, lower taxes and economic liberty. With Democrats now possessing a 60-seat filibuster-proof Senate majority, the last thing America needs is another vote for a second round of stimulus waste, additional burdens on taxpayers, cap-and-trade schemes and liberal judges. Marco Rubio will be a ray of sunshine in Washington and provide Floridians with the type of principled, visionary leadership they deserve.”
In announcing his support today, Armey hailed Rubio’s proven record in the Florida House of Representatives as a tireless advocate for lower taxes, less government and more individual freedom. During his eight years of service, the last two of which he served as Speaker, Rubio routinely and courageously challenged big government proponents, including within his own party.
Commenting on Leader Armey’s endorsement, Rubio said, “Dick Armey was a chief architect of the Republican Revolution that brought conservative reform to Washington at a time when it was desperately needed, just as it is today. Throughout his career, Dick Armey has been one of the Republican Party’s preeminent intellectual forces and an ardent defender of the conservative principles that serve as our foundation. I am proud he has joined our movement to renew the Republican Party by standing for these same timeless conservative principles.”