Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl Endorses Marco Rubio For President
This morning, former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl announced he is endorsing Marco Rubio for President. Kyl represented Arizona in the United States Senate for 18 years and spent his entire career defending the principles and values that have made our nation exceptional.
Throughout his Senate tenure, Kyl served in a number of leadership positions, including time as Senate Minority Whip, Chairman of the Republican Conference and Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. He also served on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. As one of the Senate's most influential conservative voices, Kyl fought for balanced budgets, the dignity of life, and a strong national defense.
Kyl issued the following statement endorsing Marco Rubio for President:
"I am proud to endorse Marco Rubio for President. In a world in which terrorists are targeting our cities and adversaries are challenging our leadership, we need a serious president—one with sound judgment and resolve. In the Senate and on the campaign trail, Marco has shown that he has deep knowledge of the national security challenges our country faces. He has the experience and wisdom to serve as our next commander-in-chief.
"Marco understands that to keep Americans safe, American leadership is essential to our security. After eight years of disengagement under the Obama administration, our enemies are challenging us, our allies questioning us, and the world is becoming increasingly dangerous. As an active member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Senate Intelligence Committees, Marco has warned of the chaotic impact of President Obama's policies and fought to keep Americans safe.
"Marco understands how to restore American leadership. He will focus on the necessary priorities: rebuilding and modernizing our military including by ensuring we modernize our nuclear deterrent, bolstering our missile defenses, and restoring our alliances. And he will not only undo the damage of the Obama years, but also build a better America: one that guards peace and stability, defends free commerce, and stands for a moral foreign policy rooted in our best values. Marco will do this with strength and optimism, keeping us safe and giving us pride in our country. I trust Marco to guide our nation through these troubled times with poise, and ensure that this century is another American century."
