Governor Romney Sends Letters Urging Divestment from Iran

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney released a letter sent to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urging that he pursue "a policy of strategic disinvestment from companies linked to the Iranian regime." Letters urging support for this policy were also sent to New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and United States Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer.

In his letter, Governor Romney wrote:

"With your new responsibilities overseeing one of America's largest pension funds, you have a unique opportunity to lead an effort to isolate Iran as it pursues nuclear armament. I request that you immediately launch a policy of strategic disinvestment from companies linked to the Iranian regime. Screening pension investments and divesting from companies providing financial support to the Iranian regime or linked to Iran's weapons programs and terrorist activities could have a powerful impact. New investments should be scrutinized as long as Iran's regime continues its current, dangerous course."

Governor Romney believes that for the United States, there are few more urgent priorities than standing up to the Iranian government's dangerous actions. Eliminating financial support for this regime is a critical first step and will support future efforts.

Today's letters build on the five-point strategy to prevent a nuclear Iran that Governor Romney laid out earlier this year at the annual Herzliya Conference in Israel. As part of that strategy, Governor Romney called for further economic isolation of Iran by pursuing, in part, pension fund divestment. In January 2007, Governor Romney also helped arrange a meeting between former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill to discuss divestment of pension funds.

Governor Romney's Letters On Iran:

Letter To New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Comptroller_DiNapoli_Letter.pdf

Letter To New York Governor Eliot Spitzer: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Spitzer_Letter.pdf

Letter To Senator Hillary Clinton: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Clinton_Letter.pdf

Letter To Senator Chuck Schumer: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Schumer_Letter.pdf

Governor Mitt Romney Names Florida Statewide Finance Committee

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 77 men and women will be joining the Romney for President Florida Statewide Finance Committee. Serving on the Finance Committee are Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairs Boca Raton developer Mark Guzzetta and former Ambassador Mel Sembler of St. Petersburg.

"We have put together an extremely strong finance team that will help build the resources we need to campaign in the Sunshine State and across the nation, and this is just the beginning," said Governor Romney. "Each one of these men and women bring extensive experience to our efforts having worked in business and on numerous campaigns for many different candidates. I thank them for their service and look forward to working with them to provide the new, strong leadership Washington needs."

Members Of The Florida Statewide Finance Committee:

- Jorge L. Arrizurietta, Akerman Senterfitt, Miami – Chair International Policy Group, Akerman Senterfitt, Coral Gables
- William W. Bain, Founder of Bain & Co., and Co-Founder of Bain Capital, Boston & Naples
- Speaker Allan Bense, GAC Contractors, Panama City
- Ward Blakely, Jacksonville
- Ambassador J. Richard Blankenship, Global Investment Advisors, LLC, Jacksonville
- William O. Brisben, Jupiter Island
- Hoe Brown, Tampa
- M. Anthony Burns, Chairman Emeritus, Ryder System, Miami
- Al Cardenas, Tew Cardenas, Miami
- Dr. Raymond F. Caron, Orlando
- Gary Chartrand, Acosta, Jacksonville
- Herb Collins, Boston & Palm Beach
- J.D. Collins, Jacksonville
- Rod Davies, Stuart
- Henry Dean, Henry Dean & Associates, St. Augustine
- Don DeFosset, Tampa
- Dr. A.K. Desai, St. Petersburg
- J. Thomas Dodson, Ponte Vedra Beach
- Ferdinand and June Duda, Oviedo
- Chris Dudley, Southern Strategy Group, Tallahassee
- Ann Duncan, Vertical Integration, Clearwater
- Earl Durden, Rail Management Corporation, Panama City
- Llwyd Ecclestone, Jr., Palm Beach
- Kenneth Endelson, Kenco Communities, Inc., Boca Raton
- Art Falcone, The Falcone Group, Inc., Boca Raton
- Thomas M. Ferguson, Palm Beach
- Blair M. Fonda, Madison Development Group, Jacksonville
- Michael & Daryl Garfield, Global Medical Research LLC, Winter Park
- Honorable Dudley Goodlette, Coleman & Johnson, P.A./Southern Strategy Group, Naples
- David Graham, Intuition Development Holdings, Jacksonville
- David Griffin, Griffin Consulting, Tallahassee
- Mark Guzzetta, Gemstone Development Corporation, Boca Raton
- Michael & Mallory Harrell, Foley & Lardner, Tallahassee
- William Harrison, Jr., Panama City
- L. Charles Hilton, Jr., Panama City
- Mori Hosseini, ICI Homes, Inc., Daytona Beach
- Rustin Howard, Pensacola
- Lt. Governor Toni Jennings, Orlando
- Jerry & Darlene Jordan, Palm Beach
- Frederick W. Leonhardt, Gray Robinson Law Firm, Orlando
- Ometrius Deon Long, Ometrius D. Long & Associates, P.A., Winter Park
- James MacDougald, St. Petersburg
- Randall McElheney, Panama City
- Stephen J. Mitchell, Squire Sanders & Dempsey, Tampa
- Mitchell R. Montgomery, Montgomery Land Company, Jacksonville
- H. Gary & Renee' Morse, The Villages
- Bill Mullen, Palm Beach
- Lee Munder, Palm Beach
- Duane Ottenstroer, Jacksonville
- Herbert Hill Peyton, Gate Petroleum, Jacksonville
- Sergio Pino, Century Home Builders, Miami
- Honorable Van B. Poole, Dutko, Poole, McKinley, Tallahassee
- John Rakolta, Jr., Walbridge Aldinger Company, Detroit & Palm Beach
- David Rancourt, Southern Strategy Group, Tallahassee
- Jim Rathbun, Rathbun & Associates, Tallahassee
- Marc Roberts, Marc Roberts Companies, Boca Raton
- Pat Roberts, Tallahassee
- Wayne Rosen, Shores Development, Coral Gables
- Rudy Rowe III, Southland Contracting, Tallahassee
- Honorable R.Z. "Sandy" Safley, Tallahassee
- Brent Sembler, The Sembler Company, St. Petersburg
- Ambassador Mel Sembler, The Sembler Company, St. Petersburg
- James M. Seneff, Jr. CNL, Orlando
- Brian Shortsleeve, H.I.G. Capital LLC, Boston and Miami
- Vernon Smith, Ft. Pierce
- James "Jim" Stelling, Stelling Properties, LLC, Seminole County
- Stanley Tate, Tate Enterprises, Inc., North Miami
- Speaker John Thrasher, Southern Strategy Group, Jacksonville
- Ray Velazquez, Terramark Worldwide, Miami
- Dr. R. Vijay, Tampa
- Ken Wright, Shutts and Bowen, Orlando
- Jordan Zimmerman, Zimmerman Advertising, Boca Raton

Governor Mitt Romney Announces South Carolina County Chairs

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA - Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the names of his County Chairs in South Carolina. These County Chairs will build the Romney campaign infrastructure in South Carolina and will lead the grassroots effort in the state.

"I am honored by the commitment these men and women are giving to our campaign," Governor Romney said. "We are making great progress in building an impressive organization in South Carolina. I am grateful to have them on our team and humbled by their support."

Governor Romney's South Carolina County Chairs:

Aiken County
June Cannon
Rick Osbon
Betty Ryberg

Allendale County
Julie Strong

Anderson County
Jane Jones

Bamberg County
Susan Rhoden

Barnwell County
Dan Ross

Beaufort County
Bob Holtzmacher

Berkeley County
Cheryl Ludlam
Senator Bill Mescher
Wayland Moody
Steve Querry
Bill Willcox

Calhoun County
Richard Sweatt
Ruby Sweatt

Charleston County
Daniel Dukes
Councilman Henry Fishburne

Cherokee County
Dr. Sam Swad

Chester County
Tot Kennedy
Alex Stroman

Clarendon County
Moye Graham

Colleton County
Joe Murrary

Darlington County
Scott Anderson

Dillon County
Nevell Rogers

Dorchester County
Tianna Keener
Elizabeth Miller

Edgefield County
Frank Mauer

Fairfield County
Coy Richardson

Florence County
Mary Tepper

Georgetown County
Paul Hogan
Ricky Horne
Glen O'Connell

Greenville County
Dr. Robert Barnes
Marjorie Barnes
Councilman Joe Dill
Joe Haynes

Greenwood County
James Gardner
Michelle Oxner
Randy Oxner

Horry County
Representative Alan Clemmons

Jasper County
Keith Dubose

Kershaw County
James D'Alessio

Lancaster County
Sara Fleming
Al Simpson

Laurens County
Patrick Garrison

Lee County
Charlene Privette

Lexington County
Dr. Scott Andersen
Representative Nikki Haley
Representative Chip Huggins
Tim Miller
Representative Ted Pitts
Robert Schaeffer
Irby Schultz
Bill Shealy
Verona Shealy
Shirley Smith
Ottis Smith

McCormick County
Mid Self

Newberry County
Margaret Brackett
Senator Ronnie Cromer
Betty Dominick
Alan Gardner
Charles Simmons

Oconee County
Steve Sokol

Orangeburg County
Roy Lindsey
Chester Palmer
Barbara Strickland

Pickens County
Senator Larry Martin
Johnathan Strange

Richland County
Representative Nathan Ballentine
Denise Jones
Wanda Forbes
Grace Rentiers

Saluda County
Brandy Shealy

Spartanburg County
June Bond
Marlene Saad

Sumter County
Jimmy Byrd

Union County
Les Anderson

York County
Rod Benefield