Washington, D.C. - After today’s announcement of the republican vice presidential candidate Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) made the following statement:

"I don't know Alaska Governor Sarah Palin personally but have heard a lot of good things about her ethics and earmarks reforms in Alaska.

This mother of five is well-rounded. She's a hunter, pro-life, and pro-second amendment. Her approval rating is an amazing 80% -- nearly ten times that of Congress. Sen. McCain has picked a fresh, dynamic Washington outsider with executive government experience.

While others talk about energy independence, ending political corruption and slashing wasteful government spending, Gov. Palin has already been walking the walk."