Romney Campaign Press Release - Mitt Romney Announces Support of Utah Governor Gary Herbert

Mitt Romney today announced the support of Utah Governor Gary Herbert.

"I'm pleased to have Gary's support," said Mitt Romney. "Like Americans all across the country, Utah residents are struggling under President Obama's failed policies and broken promises. As president, I will put in place pro-growth and conservative economic policies that will get Americans working again."

"Now is the time for Republicans to coalesce around the one GOP candidate who can defeat President Obama and get our great nation back on the right track," said Governor Gary Herbert. "We need a leader with an unwavering moral compass. We need a leader who can offer results, not rhetoric. That candidate is Mitt Romney. In a time when millions of Americans cannot find work, we need a leader who has an indisputable track record of job creation and business building. Mitt Romney is the leader America needs and deserves."

Background on Governor Gary Herbert:

Gary Herbert has served as Governor of Utah since 2009. Herbert was previously the Lieutenant Governor of Utah and served on the Utah County Commission. Herbert also served six years in the Utah Army National Guard. He resides with his wife, Jeanette, in Salt Lake City.