
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">I  have deep respect for Governor Dean’s record of success as a national  Democratic Party Chair and, having been elected Vice Chair during his  tenure, I have come to cherish his friendship and counsel throughout our  years of closely working together. His proven leadership and ability to  inspire the grassroots activism through meaningful progressive action  is inspiring. That is why his support has great meaning for me today. </span></p>