Columbia, S.C. – This morning, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly released the following statement regarding the announcement of Rep. Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s choice for Vice President:

“South Carolina Republicans are thrilled with the Romney-Ryan ticket to restore America. Paul Ryan’s energy, ideas, and detailed knowledge of the federal budget are the perfect background for taking on Barack Obama’s failed policies on jobs and the economy. Paul Ryan will make America proud as the next Vice President. Together, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will put America back on a path to prosperity as they work to grow jobs, lower the debt, and restore America’s promise.”