Gov. Romney: Important To Campaign In IA & NH

MR. ROMNEY: You know, the only question I have for Senator Thompson is, why the hurry? Why not take some more time off? (Laughter.) Maybe January, February might be a better time to make a final decision about getting in this race.

But for all of us, we’re going to welcome him into the race. He’s going to bring a lot to it. He’s a great personality. He’ll have new ideas. I think he’s going to bring more entertainment and vigor and ideas to the Republican platform, so I welcome him into this. But I agree with all those that have spoken, there’s nothing like getting to know the folks in New Hampshire and Iowa, South Carolina and Michigan.

In New Hampshire and Iowa alone over this last year, I have done 462 events -- town meetings, one-on-one meetings -- and that’s the way to get to know people. (Applause.)

Mitt Romney and the 5th Republican Debate

See Also 4rth Debate, 3rd Debate, 2nd Debate, and 1st Debate

1. Was Fred Thompson smart to have avoided the first 5 debates?
2. Why should we believe that you would be any tougher on illegal immigration than Mayor Giuliani?
3. If abortion is murder why leave it up to the states?
4. Is Hillary Clinton willing to commit troops to Iraq longer than you?
5. Would you wiretap mosques without a judge’s approval?
6. Why did you raise fees and fines as Governor?
7. What do you do if Iran gets worse?

Gov. Romney On The Debate

Gov. Romney: On Iran

Gov. Romney: A Record Of Cutting Taxes

Gov. Romney: Using Intel To Fight The War On Terror

Gov. Romney: Ending Illegal Immigration Magnets

Gov. Romney: We Must Enforce Our Immigration Laws

Gov. Romney: Important To Campaign In IA & NH

Kevin Madden On Tonight's Debate