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- Opportunity is what lets hope become reality. (Sep 2008)
- Liberals replace opportunity with dependency on government. (Sep 2008)
- Withdrawing from race to help McCain beat Democrats. (Feb 2008)
- Favor justices like Roberts, Alito, Scalia, and Thomas. (Jan 2008)
- Bush took on some tough issues and stood for strength. (Jan 2008)
- People look to governors, not senators, for a leader. (Jan 2008)
- I’m proud of my experience as a leader. (Jan 2008)
- Abraham Lincoln was not a military expert. (Jan 2008)
- Reagan would endorse my candidacy. (Jan 2008)
- Washington is broken & can’t deal with many problems. (Jan 2008)
- Don’t think religion figuring into this race. (Jan 2008)
- Freedom requires religion in society, not in individuals. (Dec 2007)
- Ok to appoint atheists or agnostics--no litmus test of faith. (Dec 2007)
- Draw upon the strengths of the conservative principles. (Dec 2007)
- Acting like Hillary won’t keep Hillary out of White House. (Oct 2007)
- Absent from Values Voter Presidential Debate. (Sep 2007)
- Reid(D) vs. Hatch(R) show that LDS doesn’t control opinions. (Aug 2007)
- Father George Romney born & raised until age 5 in Mexico. (Aug 2007)
- Valedictorian at Brigham Young University. (Aug 2007)
- Wife Ann in remission from Multiple Sclerosis. (Aug 2007)
- Stresses commonality of Mormonism to mainstream Christianity. (Aug 2007)
- Apologized for phrase “tar baby”, but not meant racially. (Aug 2007)
- Evangelicals know Mormons are fiscal & social conservatives. (Aug 2007)
- Americans want person of faith as president, whatever brand. (Aug 2007)
- Mormons for president included Udall (1976) & Hatch (2000). (Aug 2007)
- 1984: As Mormon bishop, led recovery after church fire. (Aug 2007)
- 1983: Carried dog in kennel on car roof, against MA law. (Aug 2007)
- Misspoke that sons’ campaign service comparable to military. (Aug 2007)
- Strong families, a strong economy and a strong military. (Aug 2007)
- Doesn’t dislike anything about America. (May 2007)
- Address issues so America can remain a superpower. (Dec 2006)
- #8 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Success in DC: Tell truth, find right fit, never give up. (Aug 2004)
- Has “over-developed community service gene”. (Aug 2004)
- Pronounced dead at age 20 from car accident in Paris. (Aug 2004)
- Experience to lead to prosperity after fiscal mismanagement. (Mar 2002)
- Dad inspired him to public service. (Mar 2002)
- Aspiring to greatness is its own reward. (Jun 2001)
- Values family, faith, education, sport, & healing. (Jun 2001)
Mormonism
- Endorsed by Bob Jones, despite calling Mormonism a “cult”. (Dec 2007)
- Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. (Dec 2007)
- I believe Jesus is savior of mankind & Son of God. (Dec 2007)
- Ignoring religion in policy is at odds with our founders. (Dec 2007)
- No church authorities will exert influence on my decisions. (Dec 2007)
- Will serve no one religion, but will not distance himself. (Dec 2007)
- We share a common creed despite differences in theology. (Dec 2007)
- Bible is the word of God; I don’t disagree with Bible. (Nov 2007)
- Mormons believe in God, the Bible, & Jesus Christ as savior. (Jun 2007)
- Roman Catholic bishops can do whatever the heck they want. (May 2007)
- Every person of any faith has deeply-held values. (May 2007)
- Romney is the 5th Mormon to run for President. (Mar 2007)
- George Romney never questioned on Mormonism during 1968 race. (Mar 2007)
- Constitution is explicit: no religious test for presidency. (Mar 2007)
- Faces questions on Mormonism like Kennedy did on Catholicism. (Apr 2006)
Past Elections
- Changing views: I’ve learned from experience & made mistakes. (Jan 2008)
- Proud of his accomplishments in fighting the Liberal Lion. (Oct 2007)
- 1967: Father was presidency frontrunner until “brainwashed”. (Aug 2007)
- Bush & Cheney have made mistakes, but have kept us safe. (Aug 2007)
- AdWatch: Stood up for conservatism in most liberal state. (Jun 2007)
- FactCheck: VT would disagree that MA is most liberal state. (Jun 2007)
- Not seeking re-election as governor; speaking around US. (Apr 2006)
- Respects Kerry’s Vietnam record, but not his Senate record. (Sep 2004)
- Kerry’s leadership is 57 varieties; Bush is unwavering. (Sep 2004)
- Ran against Kennedy in 1993 to offer a different vision. (Aug 2004)
- Ran for MA governor to help people. (Aug 2004)
- Drafted to run for MA governor; incumbent was unelectable. (Aug 2004)
Salt Lake Olympic Committee
- 2002: Offered Olympic job as “turnaround king”. (Aug 2007)
- Salvaged Olympic games from financial and scandal disaster. (Mar 2007)
- Olympic slogan “Light the Fire Within”:it’s more than sports. (Aug 2004)
- SLOC’s guiding principles: teamwork, pride, integrity, fun. (Aug 2004)
- Did not consider political value of Olympics. (Aug 2004)
- Worked for Olympics with no salary and no expense account. (Aug 2004)
- $100M in SLOC donations criticized as special deals for rich. (Aug 2004)
- $99M in deferred payments from State of Utah paid for SLOC. (Aug 2004)
- World Trade Center flag shown at Olympic opening ceremony. (Aug 2004)
- Ran Olympics in spirit of volunteerism. (Mar 2002)
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