The full release:
Miami, FL – Grover Norquist, one of the most prominent pro-taxpayer leaders in the country and a board member of the National Rifle Association, today announced his endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate.
“I have followed Marco Rubio’s career very closely and am proud to support him in his bid for U.S. Senate,” said Norquist. “In closely examining his record, I remain convinced he has been the most courageous, pro-taxpayer legislative leader in the country and will continue this path in the U.S. Senate.
“In fact, Marco Rubio’s vigorous advocacy of his property tax reform plan remains a shining example of his willingness to stand up for pro-taxpayer policies, even in the face of opponents committed to the status quo. Just as Marco fought for revolutionary tax reform, he also held the line on spending during challenging budget years when others were clamoring for more revenues and more ways to fund government.
“Marco Rubio is the only consistently anti-tax candidate in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. When Marco Rubio makes promises to not raise taxes on taxpayers, he keeps them. I am proud to support Marco Rubio and am excited by the things he will do in Washington to stand up for taxpayers and advance free market, limited government principles.”
Welcoming Norquist’s endorsement, Rubio said, “Grover Norquist is the nation’s leading pro-taxpayer grassroots leader, and I am honored to have his support. For decades, his advice and counsel have shaped tax policies that have unleashed America’s entrepreneurial spirit and made us the most dynamic economy in the world.
“Grover Norquist is not only a friend of the taxpayer, he is a protector of the taxpayer who holds candidates and elected officials accountable. Having studied my record, I am honored to have his support as confirmation of my commitment to protect taxpayers and promote limited government principles.”