Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Endorsement of George Allen for United States Senate

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding his endorsement of former Virginia Governor and Senator George Allen for the United States Senate:

“I am honored to endorse my good friend George Allen in his campaign for the United States Senate. George is a visionary leader and a committed, principled conservative with a record of results. I first got to know George 20 years ago, when I helped to carry his revolutionary welfare reform initiative in Richmond. That legislation would go on to become the basis for historic federal welfare reform in Washington. That was no surprise. George has always looked for innovative and bold solutions to help improve the lives of our fellow citizens. He did that as Governor and as Senator. And we need George Allen’s optimistic, results-oriented leadership working for us in Washington again. These are challenging times. They demand leaders who we can trust, and who trust free people and free markets. Leaders dedicated to growing our economy, moving our nation closer to energy independence and helping the private sector create the good jobs our citizens need and deserve. George Allen is that leader. Maureen and I look forward to joining George and Susan on the campaign trail in the months ahead. This is a critically important campaign in the life of our Commonwealth and our country. There is no one better suited or better prepared to represent the people of Virginia in the United States Senate than George Allen.”