Mitt Romney began his speech with the simple declaration, “Mr. Chairman and delegates, I accept your nomination for president of the United States.”
"I do so with humility, deeply moved by the trust you place in me."
— Dan Hirschhorn (@Inky_Dan) August 31, 2012
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Romney: "This is when our nation was supposed to start paying down the national debt and rolling back those massive deficits."
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 31, 2012
"This was the hope and change America voted for. It's not just what we wanted. It's not just what we expected. It's what Americans deserve"
— Dan Hirschhorn (@Inky_Dan) August 31, 2012
Romney paid quick tribute to astronaut Neil Armstrong, who passed away last weekend.
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"You need an American…" Indeed.
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) August 31, 2012
Romney continued the theme begun on Tuesday with his wife Ann’s speech, speaking to the power of women such as Governor Mary Fallin, Governor Nikki Haley, Governor Susana Martinez, Senator Kelly Ayotte and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
"I chose a woman Lt. Governor, a woman chief of staff, half of my cabinet and senior officials were women…" – Romney
— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) August 31, 2012
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Romney offered his take on the current status of “hope and change.”
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"I ask a simple question: if you felt that excitement when you voted for Barack Obama, shouldnt you feel that excitement with Pres. Obama?"
— Emily Zanotti (@emzanotti) August 31, 2012
If you felt excited about Barack Obama, shouldn't you feel that way after 4 years of *President* Obama? -Mitt Romney #RNC2012
— Razor (@hale_razor) August 31, 2012
Ooof. I think Barack Obama just felt a terrible disturbance in the force.
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) August 31, 2012
Despite the demonization of Bain Capital, Romney was proud to speak of his firm’s origins and its success with companies such as Staples and Sports Authority.
“I thought about asking my church’s pension fund…It would be bad enough to lose investors money. But I didn’t want to go to hell, too.”
— Matt Viser (@mviser) August 31, 2012
Bain Capital "is a great American success story." Indeed.
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) August 31, 2012
"Is it any wonder that somebody who attacks success has led the worst economic recovery since the Great Depression?"
— China is lying (@jtLOL) August 31, 2012
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Success. Boom. #caring
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) August 31, 2012
Romney, looking forward to “a future where everyone who wants a job can find one,” promised to create 12 million jobs via a five-step plan.
"Doesn't take a special commission to tell us what America needs. America needs jobs." – Romney
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) August 31, 2012
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Romney: "I am running for president to help create a better future. A future where everyone who wants a job can find one. "
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 31, 2012
Romney reiterated his promise to repeal Obamacare.
Romney: "And it means that we must rein in the skyrocketing cost of healthcare by repealing and replacing Obamacare."
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 31, 2012
The speech then turned to social issues and a focus on helping families.
.@MittRomney talking sanctity of life protection, honoring institution of marriage, guaranteeing freedom of religion.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) August 31, 2012
Romney: "As president, I will protect the sanctity of life. I will honor the institution of marriage."
— Sarah Boxer (@Sarah_Boxer) August 31, 2012
Romney: "President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet. MY promise…is to help you and your family."
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 31, 2012
After praising the operation by Seal Team Six which took out Osama Bin Laden, Romney turned his attention to foreign policy, noting that “Iran’s centrifuges are still spinning.”
Now he's getting into what a disaster Obama has been re foreign policy. Go, go, go!
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) August 31, 2012
Less flexibility and more backbone. Transmit THAT to Vladimir.
— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) August 31, 2012
"An America so strong, no other nation would dare to test it!" THAT'S what we're talkin' about!!!!!!!
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) August 31, 2012
Romney concluded with an appeal to create a united America.
"God bless the United States of America" – Mitt Romney raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacist! #rnc2012 #gop2012
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 31, 2012
Dear American people, help is on it's way. #RomneyRyan2012
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) August 31, 2012
Can we vote now?
— jon gabriel (@exjon) August 31, 2012
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