Governor Mitt Romney On The Senate Immigration Agreement

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on today's U.S. Senate agreement on immigration reform:

"I strongly oppose today's bill going through the Senate. It is the wrong approach. Any legislation that allows illegal immigrants to stay in the country indefinitely, as the new 'Z-Visa' does, is a form of amnesty. That is unfair to the millions of people who have applied to legally immigrate to the U.S.

"Today's Senate agreement falls short of the actions needed to both solve our country's illegal immigration problem and also strengthen our legal immigration system. Border security and a reliable employment verification system must be our first priority."

"Sign Up America!" Enlists Over 24,000 New Supporters

Thursday, May 17, 2007

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CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA - After nearly 1,000 Debate Watch House Parties and a highly successful national call day during "Sign Up America!", Governor Mitt Romney has signed up over 24,000 new supporters from across the country in just 24 hours. The success of this event is an indication of Governor Romney's broad-based grassroots and finance support and will help him spread his vision for conservative change in Washington.

Addressing today's success, Governor Romney said, "Over the past 24 hours, hundreds have gathered at house parties and manned phone banks across the country in our successful effort to sign up 24,000 new supporters. We have surpassed our goal and will continue building momentum in our effort to sign up thousands of new supporters for our message of conservative change in Washington. 'Sign Up America!' demonstrates what can happen when you apply innovation and reach out to new voters."

"Sign Up America!" Fast Facts:

- Total Number Of New Romney Supporters Signed Up: Over 30,000

- Percent Of New Supporters Who Signed Up On The Web Site: 60%

- Number Of Call Day Events: 90 Call Day Events In 22 States

- MittRomney.com received more traffic on May 16 than ever before, as measured by daily unique visitors and by page views

- Total Number Of Debate Watch House Parties: 953

- Number Of States With Debate Watch House Parties: 48 states and the District of Columbia

- Number Of Parties In Arizona: 44

- Number Of Parties In California: 99

- Number Of Parties In Florida: 77

- Number Of Parties In Georgia: 23

- Number Of Parties In Iowa: 55

- Number Of Parties In Michigan: 42

- Number Of Parties In New Hampshire: 41

- Number Of Parties In Oregon: 22

- Number Of Parties In South Carolina: 16

- Number Of Parties In Texas: 48

"Sign Up America!" Video Updates:

"Sign Up America!" - Recapping The Day Video: http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=62205

Wednesday, 9:00 P.M. Update Video: http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=62047

Wednesday, 6:30 P.M. Update Video: http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=62045

Wednesday, 4:00 P.M. Update Video: http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=62043

Wednesday, 12:00 P.M. Update Video: http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=62039

Tuesday, 11:00 P.M. Update Video: http://mitt-tv.mittromney.com/?showid=62037

Bob Letourneau Joins Romney For President In New Hampshire

Thursday, May 17, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA - Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the endorsement of New Hampshire State Senator Bob Letourneau (R-Derry). Senator Letourneau will play an integral role on the Romney campaign, helping to reach out to voters and to spread Governor Romney's message of bringing conservative change to Washington.

"Senator Letourneau is an important figure in the Derry area and throughout all of New Hampshire. He is a leader in the New Hampshire Legislature and understands the importance of making government work again," said Governor Romney. "I look forward to working closely with him to bring conservative principles back to government and to end the status quo in Washington."

In joining Romney for President, Senator Letourneau said, "After joining Governor Romney at campaign stops in New Hampshire, and hearing from him in the Republican debates, I've decided he is the candidate best able to lead our nation forward and address the new generation of challenges facing our nation. His optimistic vision and fundamental belief in the American people will lead to a stronger America. I am proud to join Governor Romney's campaign here in the Granite State."

Background On State Senator Bob Letourneau:

Senator Bob Letourneau Was Elected To Represent Derry, New Hampshire In The State Senate In 2004. Previous to his election to the Senate, Letourneau was a member for four terms of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, where he served as Assistant Majority Leader. Letourneau is the Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee. The Senator also serves on the Senate Judiciary, Election Law and Education Committees. Letourneau is also a member of the state Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Board and the Governors Motorcycle Safety Task Force. Letourneau is Chairman of the New Hampshire Civil War Memorial Commission. He and his wife, Anne-Marie, have three adult children, Diane, Robert Jr. and David.