(HARTFORD) - Rob Simmons, candidate for US Senate, made the following remarks, as prepared, on the results of the Connecticut Republican Convention:
 
"I am very grateful for the support of all those who supported me tonight and who easily provided me the support to gain a spot on the ballot.  I congratulate Mrs. McMahon on her victory.
 
"In addition, I've been honored by the support of over 14,000 donors over the course of this campaign, and over a million of their dollars of their money that they intended to be used to make my case remains in my campaign account. 
 
"Linda McMahon has invested over $16 million in this campaign.  I have spent nothing taking my case to the voters, and there remains a case to be made.
 
"We just saw earlier this week what can happen to an untested, unvetted candidate.  
 
"There is much time left in this campaign.  I have sufficient funds to make a compelling case to voters before the primary, and that is what is expected by my supporters, many of whom have already asked me to remain in this race regardless of outcome.
 
"Regardless of my decision, there will be a primary in this race.  And as such, I intend to be a part of it.  I believe the best thing I can do to help the Republican Party to victory in November is to give them another choice.  
 
"I'm staying in this race and I am going to win in August.
 
"Thank you."