PIRRO PICKS UP ENDORSEMENTS

PIRRO PICKS UP ENDORSEMENT OF GOP NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS August 17, 2005

Treadwell and Saul Yaffa Back Pirro in Bid to Defeat Hillary Clinton

Republican National Committee members Sandy Treadwell and Jennifer Saul Yaffa today announced their endorsement of Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro for U.S. Senator in her race against Hillary Clinton, joining a growing list of GOP leaders from across the state in supporting Pirro's campaign.

Treadwell said, "Jeanine Pirro is dynamic, articulate and she is going to win in November 2006. New York deserves a full-time Senator who puts our interests first, not someone with a record of shortchanging New York over and over again. I am pleased to support her candidacy and will do all I can to help her defeat Hillary Clinton."

Saul Yaffa said, "Jeanine Pirro is the right candidate for the Republican Party and the right candidate to defeat Hillary Clinton. Jeanine Pirro is a fighter who will work hard in Washington to deliver for New York, and will not be distracted by campaigning in Iowa, New Hampshire and other presidential primary states. Jeanine has my full and enthusiastic support."

Pirro, who announced her candidacy for Senate last week, was urged to join the race by 46 GOP county chairs, including Monroe County Chair Steve Minarik, who also is State Chairman.

Pirro said, "Hillary Clinton has shortchanged New Yorkers long enough, and it will only get worse as she campaigns for president. She should tell New Yorkers the truth about her plans: is she committed to New York or is she running for president? She promised to serve out her full term in February 2000, and New Yorkers deserve the same candor this time around. I am proud to receive these important endorsements today and look forward to working with the growing list of New Yorkers who know that New Yorkers deserve a full-time Senator fighting for them."

Pirro has a successful 30-year record of fighting for a safer, cleaner and healthier New York. As District Attorney, her efforts contributed to a 30 percent decrease in violent crimes in Westchester County, while earning a 98 percent conviction rate in Superior Courts. She has convicted more than 100 made members and associates of the mob, brought home millions of dollars through successful prosecutions of environmental polluters and those who stole taxpayer money. Pirro also headed one of the nation's first domestic violence units to protect women and children, created dedicated units to fight bias crimes and environmental crimes, led the fight against underage drinking and used DNA technology to bring murders and other criminals to justice. She has served three terms as Westchester District Attorney, winning her first term in 1994. Pirro, who in 1990 became the first woman elected to Westchester County Court, has worked in law enforcement for more than 30 years.

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