FORMER CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR PETE WILSON ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that former Governor of California Pete Wilson has endorsed John McCain for president. Governor Wilson issued the following statement on his endorsement.
"I served with John McCain in the senate. During his twenty-four years in Congress, he has taken strong and courageous stands and held firm to them when others shifted with the political winds. He has been good-humored but steadfast in insisting upon reform. He has been tenacious in insisting that Congress cut wasteful spending, and in demanding greater resources to strengthen our military. He will cut taxes to stimulate economic growth. He will close our borders to illegal immigration. He will be stubborn in facing down powerful special interests, as he has been all his life.
"John McCain will be the optimistic, courageous, and consistently strong and reliable leader America so needs to face down, pursue and defeat the enemies of freedom. He will win the respect and confidence of our allies and the respect and anxiety of our enemies.
"I am proud to endorse John McCain for president."
John McCain thanked Governor Wilson for his support, saying, "Through his dedicated public service, Pete has earned the respect and admiration of the people of California. I am honored to have his support, and I am thankful that he is a part of our team."
Pete Wilson was born in Lake Forest, Illinois in 1933. He attended Yale University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Governor Wilson went on to earn his law degree at the University of California. Prior to becoming Governor, Pete Wilson served as a State Assemblyman, Mayor of San Diego, and U.S. Senator.
