LAKE JACKSON, Texas - 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul released the following statement concerning Newt Gingrich's departure from the race for the Republican nomination. Below please find comments from Congressman Paul:
"As he exits the race for the Republican nomination, I'd like to acknowledge my former colleague in the House Newt Gingrich for running a spirited campaign. In particular, I want to thank the former Speaker for echoing my calls for monetary policy reform including a full audit of the Federal Reserve, steps that will bring America closer to lasting economic prosperity for middle-class Americans who bear the brunt of the dangerous and unjust inflation tax."
Ron Paul, Statement by Ron Paul on Newt Gingrich Campaign Suspension Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/301097