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Governor Mitt Romney and the letter "E"

 

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  1. Ending Our Dependence on Foreign Oil
  2. Ending the Tide of Illegal Immigration

 

Mitt Romney on the Economy

 

  • "We cannot continue to have an (educational) excellence gap with the rest of the world and intend to remain the economic superpower and military superpower of the planet. That's just not going to happen. We're in a position where unless we take action, we'll end up being the France of the 21st century: a lot of talk, but not a lot of strength behind it in terms of economic capability."
    • Governor Mitt Romney, Boston Globe, November 16, 2005 (quoted from a speech to educators)

 

  • "I want an economic development plan tailored to each region of the state, and I want each of those plans to concentrate on bringing more jobs to Massachusetts.”

 

  • "The economic stimulus bill that I am signing today contains a number of smart investments that will create jobs and help put the Massachusetts Economy on the road to long-term economic growth and recovery."

 

  • He added, "However, in austere fiscal times, we cannot spend more than we have. Therefore, I have reduced spending to a level that is immediately necessary."

 

  • “We want companies that develop their products in Massachusetts to manufacture them in Massachusetts,” Romney said, after a tour of Wyeth BioPharma, one of the largest biopharmaceutical operations in Massachusetts.

 

  • He added, “My plan, which is part of the economic development bill I filed, will help businesses grow and give them incentives to stay in our Commonwealth as they move from the lab to the factory floor. My administration is committed to helping companies like Wyeth reach their full potential.”

 

  • “Ranch is a proven leader with tremendous Energy and a deep understanding of economic development issues. He will make a strong addition to the team,” said Romney. “Job creation is his first priority, but I also look forward to his leadership and advice in a number of areas, including auto insurance reform, workforce development and cutting red tape.”

 

Mitt Romney on Education

  • “Kids in our urban schools, most of them minorities, are not succeeding at anywhere near the rate of their counterparts in the suburbs. And let me be clear: the failure of our urban schools to prepare our children today for the challenges of tomorrow is the civil rights issue of our generation.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney

 

  • “Massachusetts children cannot only lead the nation in test scores, they can be competitive with the best in the world. And the gap in achievement among races can virtually disappear.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney

 

  • "It's time to raise the bar on education by making teaching a true profession, measuring progress, providing a focus on math and science, and involving parents from the beginning of a child's school career."
    • Governor Mitt Romney

 

  • “Seeing this groundswell of student support only boosts my belief that what we are trying to do in our higher education system is right. I am committed to our plan, which guarantees quality, affordability and accessibility to all of our campuses for all Massachusetts residents.”

 

  • Education Reform is working in Massachusetts,” Romney said. “I am proud of the progress shown by our students,” said Romney. “My Administration will continue to push for high standards that will restore the value of a high school diploma and better prepare our students for life after school.”

 

  • “We need to get our underperforming school districts back on track,” Romney said. “It is time for the interests of the entrenched educational bureaucracy to take a back seat to the interests of our children and teachers.”

 

  • “Massachusetts has some of the best schools and teachers in the nation,” Romney said, speaking tonight from the historic House Chamber at the State House. “Education Reform, adopted a decade ago, raised standards and closed funding gaps. But it was the first step, not the last.”

 

  • “We’re horribly backlogged in renovating and rebuilding old and dilapidated schools,” Romney said. “I will propose a series of construction reforms and a refinancing program that will jumpstart over 100 new and remodeled school projects.”

 

  • “Legacy of Learning puts people first, kids first. We’ll be putting our money where our future is.”

Governor Mitt Romney, 01-15-2004 Press Release

 

  • “There are critical investments we can and should make in our children,” Romney said. “But those investments will only be made possible if we continue down the road to reform. I hope you will join with me in working for change.”

Governor Mitt Romney, 01-16-2004 Press Release

 

  • “Families all across the Commonwealth are struggling to pay to send their children to college,” Romney said. “The new Adams scholarship will make the dream of obtaining a college education a reality for thousands of Bay State students and keep our most talented students right here in Massachusetts.”

 

  • “I am committed to unlocking the potential of every child, no matter which school they attend,” Romney said. “Our children cannot wait for slow, methodic changes. They need our help now and this report will serve as a blueprint for immediate reform.”

 

  • “Let there be no doubt, I will veto any charter school moratorium that reaches my desk,” said Romney, appearing at Roxbury Preparatory Charter School with parents of children affected by the proposed moratorium.

 

  • “Families all across the Commonwealth are struggling to afford to send their children to college,” Romney said, during a rare appearance before a meeting of the Board of Higher Education. “The new Adams scholarship will make the dream of obtaining a college education a reality for thousands of Bay State students and keep our most talented students right here in Massachusetts.”

 

  • “Massachusetts has often been at the forefront of educational reform. In the spirit of that reform, less than seven months ago, I stood in the House Chamber surrounded by members of the General Court and asked them in my State of the State address to work with me to ‘take every step, to prepare every child, for an ever more competitive future,’” said Romney. He added, “The centerpiece of my Legacy of Learning initiative included an ambitious school building program. Today I am pleased to say that, working with the Legislature, we delivered on that promise.”

 

  • “Massachusetts has a choice,” Romney said. “We can provide our kids with a first-rate science education today or we can learn to live with a second-rate Economy tomorrow.” ** Governor Mitt Romney, 01-25-2005 Press Release

 

  • “I am grateful to each of these individuals for volunteering their time and expertise to helping my Administration successfully integrate all of our early education services under one roof,” Romney said. “Not only will this new agency ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent more wisely and efficiently, it will also improve the care we provide to our youngest citizens and their families.”

 

  • "This is a great day for Education Reform," said Romney. "Massachusetts is nationally recognized for its leadership on Education Reform, and we need to continue down the same path if we’re going to help our kids maximize their potential."

 

  • “This is a huge shot in the arm for our public colleges and universities,” said Romney. “By targeting these resources to construct new facilities and upgrade existing ones, we can put our higher education system in a position to deliver the first class facilities that our students deserve.”

 

  • "I applaud the students, teachers and staff of these excellent schools for the hard work and creativity they have demonstrated as we continue making progress toward higher achievement for all students in Massachusetts."

 

  • "If we’re serious about keeping our kids at the forefront of a highly challenging and competitive world Economy, then we have to take the necessary steps to energize our education system."

 

  • “We’re making progress, there’s no doubt about it, but we have more work to do,” Romney said. “These test scores reflect the hard work and creativity of our students, teachers and schools, but they also reveal that some are still struggling. It is increasingly critical that we advance bold reforms to ensure greater accountability and performance in every classroom.”

 

  • “Teachers like Jasmine Lellock and Thabiti Brown are critical to the success of our education initiatives and are doing an outstanding job preparing our children for future success in the classroom and the world,” Romney said. “Teaching professionals are the backbone of our educational system and the best should be recognized and rewarded.”

 

  • “Our Presidential Award nominees set a great example, not only for educators in Massachusetts, but for the nation,” Romney said. “Distinguished math and science teachers like these are the critical components of a public education system that will prepare us for the next century, and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work, creativity and dedication.”

 

  • “Paying for college is one of the largest financial challenges facing Massachusetts families,” said Romney. “For the second year in a row, I’m pleased to reward some of our most promising and hardworking students. When it comes to figuring out how much it will cost to send a son or daughter to college, the Adams scholarship will help ease some of that burden.”

 

  • “The world is growing more competitive every day, and it’s no secret that skills, education and knowledge will be crucial to success in the workforce of the 21st century,” said Romney. “Unless our kids are fully prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead, Massachusetts will fall behind in the competition for the best jobs.”

 

  • “The men and women of the Massachusetts National Guard perform admirable service for our Commonwealth and for our nation,” said Romney. “By making a public college education entirely free for Guard members, we recognize their tremendous dedication and sacrifice.”

 

Mitt Romney on Education Reform

 

  • "If we’re serious about keeping our kids at the forefront of a highly challenging and competitive world Economy, then we have to take the necessary steps to energize our education system.”

 

  • “The world is growing more competitive every day, and it’s no secret that skills, education and knowledge will be crucial to success in the workforce of the 21st century,” said Romney. “Unless our kids are fully prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead, Massachusetts will fall behind in the competition for the best jobs.”

 

  • “If we don’t recognize our best students and provide them with the intellectual tools and support they need to advance, we won’t be able to keep up with other nations that are doing everything they can to promote excellence in education.”

 

  • “I believe that our best teachers are underpaid and should be rewarded for the extra effort they bring to the classroom and the results they deliver for our students,” said Romney. “Teachers should be compensated according to their ability to produce real results, not solely on the number of years they’ve been on the job. If we want to attract ambitious teachers, we need to treat teaching as a profession.”

 

  • “The reality is that there are too many schools that have failed to make satisfactory progress, and it is taking too long to get them the help that they need.”

 

 

Mitt Romney on our Economic Future

 

  • "We cannot continue to have an excellence gap with the rest of the world and intend to remain the economic superpower and military superpower of the planet. That's just not going to happen. We're in a position where unless we take action, we'll end up being the France of the 21st century: a lot of talk, but not a lot of strength behind it in terms of economic capability."
    • Governor Mitt Romney, Boston Globe, November 16, 2005 (quoted from a speech to educators)

 

 

Mitt Romney on Efficiency

  • “Eight hundred lawyers are far too many to be operating in one branch of state government. By streamlining and bringing our legal force under a single umbrella, we will be providing a more efficient service while saving taxpayers money.”

 

  • “It is time to quit tinkering around the edges with an organization that over the years has proven immune to serious reform,” Romney said. “Massachusetts taxpayers and the people who use our state recreational facilities deserve better. Under my plan, they will finally get the accountability and cost-efficiency we should all expect from those entrusted with the management of our public funds.”

 

  • “The waste in our court system is not hard to find. It's eye-popping, and practically leaps off the page. Even without a budget crisis, I would be proposing these sensible reforms. The budget crisis make them even more imperative.”

 

  • “What this agency has accomplished is an example of what building a more efficient government is all about,”

 

Mitt Romney on Energy

 

 

 

  • “Heating costs shouldn’t burn a hole in your pocket. It’s important that we take every measure possible to ensure that Massachusetts stays warm this winter,” Romney said. “In addition to providing relief from high Energy bills, we face a long-term Energy challenge and the legislation we are signing today puts in place incentives and standards that promote Energy efficiency over the long run.”

 

Mitt Romney on Ethics

 

  • “In his more than 30 years of service to the Commonwealth both by leadership and by example, Judge Daher has compiled a track record of unblemished integrity and unflinching dedication to the values of honest and ethical government.”

 

  • “Judge Daher’s courage, his willingness to stand up and speak out about injustice, to cross the political power structure and to take on the insiders make him the best possible choice for this important position.”
    • Governor Mitt Romney Source, 10-14-2003 Press Release

 

  • “Make no mistake: criminals will be punished. They will do their time. But we will make sure their sentences are carried out with the decency and respect they never showed their victims. This is what you would expect from a professionally-run Department of Correction.”

 

  • “Chris Moore has spent a career advising clients in complex litigation and on matters of corporate Ethics,” said Romney. “His expertise and knowledge make him an ideal candidate for the Ethics Commission.”

 

  • "Matthew Kane brings a sharp legal mind and a reputation for fairness to the important work of the State Ethics Commission."

 

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Questions that don't need to be asked again of Governor Mitt Romney

 

Questions asked of Governor Mitt Romney from Interviews, Debates, and others... organized by subject.

 

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This would make a great tool for anyone who is interviewing Mitt. You can see the questions that have already been asked a number of times, and which ones still need to be asked.

 

Economy

#Hugh Hewitt

    1. What should the government do about the credit market upheaval?

 

Education:

  1. Brian Lamb
    1. In you history, it includes Stanford for how long?
    2. You finished first in your class at Brigham Young University in Utah?
    3. Why did you go to Brigham Young?
    4. How did you -- how were able to get an MBA and a law degree at the same time?
    5. And clearly it would be why you did well and, as you know, you finished well enough to give the valedictory address -- the question I want to ask you though is why do you think you did well? Other than having a lot of brainpower, did you have an approach to education?

 

Ehud Olmert:

  1. Hugh Hewitt''
    1. Are you surprised at the reaction to the handling of the Hezbollah war?

 

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