HUGH HEWITT: Last question takes me back to Michigan, Governor, and take as much time as you want, because it’s important. The head of Toyota North America went to save Chrysler today. It’s a big move. And as you said, Michigan depends on the automobile industry, as does a lot of the United States. What ought the government to be doing to help Michigan and the automobile industry generally, because that state’s hurting?

MITT ROMNEY: Well, you know, there are a number of other states that have been able to attract jobs and manufacturing from around the world. And they’ve done so by putting in place tax incentives and other enticements for people to come to their state, and by having progressive labor policies that make it attractive for companies to move there. That’s of course up to Michigan. Those steps suggest that you’ve got a Michigan problem, not an American problem. And the federal government isn’t going to solve a Michigan problem. That’ll be done by the governor there or the legislature. But what the federal government can do for the auto industry is to make sure that we are investing in new technology, and that we’re at the cutting edge with fuel economy, material science, automotive technology, the kind of research that the government can do in conjunction with, if you will, a public-private partnership, which can be licensed to our companies, and can fuel their growth, and their competitiveness long term. Of course, we’re also going to have to see that unions and the companies themselves work to be more effective in pulling back on some of the burdens they’ve placed on enterprises. You know, I’m disappointed when I see executives making money that roils the rest of the employee base of an enterprise, and I’m concerned when I see excessive benefits that put in jeopardy the future of an enterprise as well. So it’s going to take everybody coming together to make sure that we maintain the vitality and strength of the American automobile industry, and in my view, that’s an important job that needs to be done, and I’ll be happy to lead that as president.

Questions for Mitt Romney from Hugh Hewitt on September 6, 2007

1. When do we get a Rudy-Mitt-Fred debate?
2. What is your reaction to Mccain going after your use of the word apparently.
3. What differentiates you from Thompson and Giuliani?
4. Should Clinton release the names of contributors delivered to her by Norman Hsu?
5. Are Clinton and Obama clueless?
6. What do you think about Schumer saying our troops have failed in Iraq?
7. What’s your position on the funding and expansion of the military?
8. What should the government do about the credit market upheaval?
9. What is your reaction to Michigan moving their election date?
10. What should the government do to help the automobile industry?