Press Release: Rudy Giuliani endorses Michael Grimm for Congress

New York, NY—February 19…Michael Grimm, a Republican candidate for Congress in New York’s 13th today announced the endorsement of Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City and 2008 Republican candidate for President.

In endorsing Mr. Grimm for office, Mayor Giuliani said, “Michael Grimm has outstanding qualifications for public office.” Among his credentials Mr. Giuliani pointed out, “As a U.S. Marine he served in combat for our county and then he continued to serve our country for 11 years as a Special Agent in the FBI. I am proud to endorse Michael Grimm for New York’s 13th Congressional District.”

Mayor Giuliani also added, “As a small business owner Michael Grimm knows first hand, the only way to create jobs is to lower taxes and create a good environment for businesses. Simply put, we need Michael Grimm fighting for us in Washington and I look forward to campaigning with him in the upcoming months.”

“Mayor Giuliani has long been a friend to our community and I am honored to have his strong support in this race. Mayor Giuliani turned New York City around by fixing a broken government, showed us how to make a city flourish and led us through our darkest days; he is a model for true leadership. It is a privilege to receive his endorsement," said Grimm.