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The Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus and RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day released the following statement on Governor Mitt Romney's Vice Presidential choice, Congressman Paul Ryan: 

"My friend and fellow Wisconsinite Paul Ryan will serve America admirably as the next Vice President of the United States. Today, Americans are starving for leaders who can fix our economy and get our spending under control. Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan have the knowledge, expertise and vision we need to get America working again and get our fiscal house in order. Across the country, Americans are hurting, but America's Comeback Team will offer us a new direction and a brighter future. I congratulate Governor Romney on his excellent decision. This is a great day for Wisconsin and for America," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. 

"I share the Chairman's enthusiasm for Congressman Paul Ryan. The Romney-Ryan ticket will help get America working again," said RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day."

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In response to Saturday morning's announcement by GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney on selecting Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) as Governor Romney's running mate, Tommy Thompson extended his congratulations and shared his thoughts:

"Today is a great day in Wisconsin.  We've just been informed that Congressman Paul Ryan is going to be the nominee for Vice President," said Thompson". And the United States is going to find out what we already know in Wisconsin, that Congressman Paul Ryan is not only a great Congressman a great states person but an absolute wonderful human being...We are so proud of you, and wish you the best.  

"And I can't wait to start campaigning with you and Mitt. And making sure we make the United States as strong and as great as its potential has always been. We will do it. We will be victorious."

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Mark Neumann released the following statement on Paul Ryan being chosen as the Mitt Romney's Vice Presidential nominee. Mark Neumann represented Wisconsin's 1^st Congressional District immediately preceding Paul Ryan.

"Congratulations to Paul Ryan for being picked as our country's next Vice President. Sue and I have been friends with Paul and Janna for many years. Mitt Romney could not have made a better choice as his Vice Presidential nominee. Paul's grasp of the federal budget and dedication to conservative principles will serve Mitt Romney and our country well.

"When I served in Congress and Paul was a young staff member, I saw in him a future leader; someone with the ability to understand the problems our country faces and the skills to get the job done. I worked hard to ensure he was the one to represent the district I had the honor to serve.

"The Romney-Ryan ticket demonstrates that conservatives are serious in our efforts to balance the budget, cut spending, and repeal ObamaCare. Barack Obama is taking our country down a dangerous path. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have the vision, experience and bold leadership to Restore America's Promise.

"It's truly a great day to be an American and a Wisconsinite. Sue and I will pray for Paul's family and for the wisdom to lead our nation."