Rep. Greg Walden made the following statement in reaction to Governor Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential choice:

"Paul Ryan is bright, capable, and competent. Governor Romney has chosen a good man who has put forth bold solutions to America's biggest problems. He brings a strong and clear voice to the campaign and will provide solid leadership for the country."

Rep. Walden is finishing a 4-day swing through southern, central, and eastern Oregon covering 1,744 miles in 7 counties with at least 12 meetings and events, which began Wednesday with a town hall in Lakeview, his 24th in the district this year. He’s in Grants Pass this morning for a tribute to community leader Brady Adams.