Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Former New Hampshire Senate President Joins Team Rudy

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Arthur Klemm Jr., who served as President of the New Hampshire State Senate, has endorsed Mayor Giuliani for President. Klemm represented Windham and surrounding towns for 14 years in the New Hampshire Senate and House.

"America needs the type of leadership that only Rudy Giuliani can give us," said Klemm. "We all saw how he restored hope and optimism to the people of New York during challenging times for the City. Rudy is someone who confronts difficult problems and finds effective solutions. He is a strong leader who will use New Hampshire-style conservative principles to move our country forward."

"Senator Klemm joins a growing group of current and former New Hampshire legislative leaders who are backing Rudy. His support provides further evidence that the Mayor's optimistic vision for our country is resonating in the Granite State. It is an honor to have Senator Klemm's support as we move closer to Primary day," said Wayne Semprini, Giuliani's New Hampshire Chairman.

In addition to Senator Klemm, Giuliani also has the backing of other New Hampshire Republican leaders. Klemm joins former House Speakers Doug Scamman andStewart Lamprey, Deputy GOP Leader David Hess and House GOP Whip Stephen Stepanek.

About Arthur Klemm Jr.

Klemm, a Windham resident, was elected in 1988 for his first of four terms representing the people of Windham, Pelham and Salem in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. In 1998, he was elected to represent Windham, Salem, Pelham and Atkinson in the State Senate. From 2000 to 2002, Klemm was President of the New Hampshire Senate.

Klemm has been a New Hampshire small businessman since 1979.