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Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a colleague from the same business industry of my career. Since that time, we have had lunch a couple of times. I learned he is a Democrat and staunch supporter of Governor Romney. I asked Brett if he would provide his statement of support to publish here. He agreed. This is his statement in full and unedited:
I am a registered Democrat and have no intention of changing my party affiliation. However, if Gov. Mitt Romney becomes the republican nominee, I will be placing my vote for him. Some of the reasons for this decision include:
1. Hes an individual of extreme intelligence.
As President, we need a person who can understand and articulate, with clarity, the issues we face as Americans and provide substantive solutions based on whats good for the countrys present and future. Im convinced Mr. Romney fully meets this standard.
2. He has a proven track record as a problem solver.
In all areas of his career (entrepreneur, President/CEO of the SLC Organizing Committee or Governor of Massachusetts), his success or failure was based on his ability to identify problems and solutions, to develop a course of action, to execute this plan and then evaluate the results. Im not going to re-state his career accomplishments; however Mr. Romney has shown an impressive ability at taking over difficult circumstances and providing leadership that results in significant improvements.
3. Im partial to candidates that have had success outside of politics compared to the career politicians.
As Governor of Massachusetts, he has a successful track record in politics. However, Mr. Romneys accomplishments are not limited to the world of politics (successful entrepreneur, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, etc). His talents, skills and experience at leading change provided him financial success in business. It is much more impressive to me to see how hes applied this leadership experience in other areas, including but not limited to, politics. In my opinion, the results have been exceptional.
4. He has a high level of honor and integrity.
A number of years ago, my father worked on a committee with Mr. Romney (long before he was Governor). My father (being a liberal Democrat) didnt agree with Mr. Romney on many topics. However, to this day, my father has an overwhelming amount of respect for Mr. Romney. My father remembers that there were times where they completely disagreed on an issue and, later on, Mr. Romney learned that he was wrong. When this happened, Mr. Romney couldve saved personal embarrassment by either not letting others know or by speaking to my father in private. However, Mr. Romney always had the integrity to discuss the matter openly in front of the committee. In my fathers opinion, Mr. Romney did this because he felt that it was most important that the committee understood the issues and facts correctly, so they could make the best decisions possible. Mr. Romney did so, even if there was the possibility of embarrassment due to an admission of being wrong.
The issues that we deal with today are ever changing and becoming more complex. We need someone that has the personal conviction of what he stands for, but also has the humility and integrity to be willing to change for the better of those they represent.
5. We need a uniter, not a divider.
I feel strongly that another polarizing figure is the last thing we need as in the Oval Office. In dealing with domestic and international issues, we need someone that has the ability to work with opposing sides to get things done, while having the personal conviction to make difficult decisions, for the good of all. My opinion is that Mr. Romneys track record shows he clearly has these qualities.
6. Do I think Ill agree with every decision hell make as President?
No. Do I have trust in him as the best person to make decisions based on whats good for the country (both present and future)? Absolutely.
Brett Gilliland lives with his wife and son in Orange, California. As a child he lived with his family in Massachusetts where his father knew Mitt Romney.
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