As prepared for delivery:
Mitt Romney is a leader with the skills, the background
and the character that our country needs at a crucial time in its
history. Following four years of failed leadership, the hopes of our
country, which have inspired the world, are growing dim; and they need
someone to revive them. Governor Romney is the man for this moment; and
he and I share one commitment: we will restore the dreams and greatness
of this country.
For the last 14 years, I have proudly represented
Wisconsin in Congress. There, I have focused on solving the problems
that confront our country, and turning ideas into action; and action
into solutions. I am committed, in mind and heart, to putting that
experience to work in a Romney Administration. This is a crucial moment
in the life of our nation; and it is absolutely vital that we select the
right man to lead America back to prosperity and greatness. That man is
standing next to me. His name is Mitt Romney. And he will be the next
president of the United States …
Let me say a word about the man Mitt Romney will replace.
No one disputes President Obama inherited a difficult situation. And,
in his first 2 years, with his party in complete control of Washington,
he passed nearly every item on his agenda. But that didn’t make things
better. In fact, we find ourselves in a nation facing debt, doubt and
despair. This is the worst economic recovery in 70 years. Unemployment has been above 8 percent for more than three years, the longest run since the Great Depression. Families are hurting. We
have the largest deficits and the biggest federal government since WW
II. Nearly 1 out of 6 Americans are in poverty–the worst rate in a
generation. Moms and dads are struggling to make ends meet. Household
incomes have dropped by more than $4,000 over the past four
years. Whatever the explanations, whatever the excuses, this is a record
of failure. …
I represent a part of America that includes inner cities,
rural areas, suburbs and factory towns. Over the years I have seen and
heard from a lot from families, from those running small businesses ,
and from people who are in need. But what I have heard lately troubles
me the most. There is something different in their voice and in their
words. What I hear from them are diminished dreams, lowered
expectations, uncertain futures. I hear some people say that this is
just “the new normal.” High unemployment, declining incomes and crushing
debt is not a new normal. It’s the result of misguided policies. And next January, our economy will begin
a comeback with the Romney Plan for a Stronger Middle Class that will
lead to more jobs and more take home pay for working Americans. …
I believe my record of getting things done in Congress
will be a very helpful complement to Governor Romney’s executive and
private sector success outside Washington. I have worked closely with
Republicans as well as Democrats to advance an agenda of economic
growth, fiscal discipline, and job creation. I’m proud to stand with a
man who understands what it takes to foster job creation in our economy,
someone who knows from experience, that if you have a small
business—you did build that. At Bain Capital, he launched new
businesses and he turned around failing ones – companies like Staples,
Bright Horizons and Sports Authority, just to name a few. Mitt Romney
created jobs and showed he knows how a free economy works. At the
Olympics, he took a failing enterprise and made it the pride of our
entire nation. As governor of Massachusetts, he worked with Democrats
and Republicans to balance budgets with no tax increases, lower
unemployment, increase income and improve people’s lives. In all of
these things, Mitt Romney has shown himself to be a man of achievement,
excellence and integrity. … We Americans look at one another’s success
with pride, not resentment, because we know, as more Americans work
hard, take risks, and succeed, more people will prosper, our communities
will benefit, and individual lives will be improved and uplifted. …
The commitment Mitt Romney and I make to you is this: We
won’t duck the tough issues…we will lead! We won’t blame others…we will
take responsibility! We won’t replace our founding principles…we will
reapply them! We will honor you, our fellow citizens, by giving you the
right and opportunity to make the choice: What kind of country do we
want to have? What kind of people do we want to be? We can turn this
thing around. Real solutions can be delivered. But, it will take
leadership. And the courage to tell you the truth. Mitt Romney is this
kind of leader. I’m excited for what lies ahead and I’m thrilled to be a
part of America’s Comeback Team. And together, we will unite America
and get this done. Thank you.
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