MS. GARGASZ: What would you do to include moderate Republicans and to bring back to the party those independents who were formerly registered Republicans?

MR. BLITZER: All right. I got to let all three of them respond. Governor Romney, go ahead. Go ahead first. But do it very briefly.

MR. ROMNEY: The model for how the Republican Party wins, and wins moderates, Democrats, Independents, conservatives, is who? Ronald Reagan. He did it.

Ronald Reagan won in Massachusetts both times he ran. How did he do that? He had a stool he sat on that had three legs. One was a strong military; and today a strong military needs more troops, more funding to make sure that our troops are cared for in the battlefield with the equipment they need, and our veterans receive the care they need when they get home.

MR. BLITZER: Thanks.

MR. ROMNEY: Strong military, strong economy, keeping our taxes down, and strong families and strong family values.

MR. BLITZER: Thank you.

MR. ROMNEY: That’s the stool with all three legs.

MR. BLITZER: Mayor —

MR. ROMNEY: And one more thing, optimism and a vision for the future.

MR. BLITZER: Thank you. (Applause.)

Romney: The Three Legged Stool

Debate Questions for Governor Mitt Romney from the 3rd Debate:

1. Was it a mistake for us to invade Iraq?
2. Would you use a tactical nuclear weapons to stop Iran from developing a nuclear bomb?
3. How do you respond to Mccain's accusation that you are pandering on immigration?
4. What would you do with the 12 million illegal immigrants who are in this country?
5. Why should people who oppose abortion believe you are pro-life?
6. What would you like to say to the voters about your faith?
7. Is there too much of an alliance between big oil companies and Republicans?
8. Do you believe that gays should be able to serve openly in the military?
9. What do you say to conservatives who are critical of your health care plan?
10. Why are you airing ads in spanish if you think English should be the official language?
11. What would you do to include moderate Republicans and independents?