Mitt Romney Gets the Support of Adam Putnam

On Tuesday, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced that he was backing former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts for the Republican presidential nomination.

I am proud to have the support of Commissioner Adam Putnam, said Romney in a statement. Throughout his career, Adam's leadership on difficult issues has served Floridians well. Adam's support and counsel will be important in the upcoming election, as we work to defeat President Obama and restore the American economy.

Mitt Romney is a tested conservative and a proven leader. With him in the White House, we can regain our standing abroad and repair our economy at home, said Putnam. Three years into President Obamas term, it is clear that his policies have failed the country. Onerous regulations are burdening businesses, overspending has threatened our credit and unemployment remains dangerously high. Florida has felt the effects of these failed policies more than many other states, and we cant afford to continue down the same path. Mitt Romney knows how the economy works he spent his life in the private sector and has the knowledge and the plan to put Americans back on the path to prosperity.