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Mitt Speaks to “Friends & Family” Across America

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On Wednesday, April 25th, Mitt Romney initiated a “Family & Friends” conference call joined by supporters from all over America. This partial transcript is provided from hand-written notes taken during the approximate 25-minute call.

[Thank you to Brett Gilliland for taking notes during the call and for providing those notes here. Brett is a Romney Democrat and passionate supporter of Mitt living with his family in Orange, CA]

The conference call was introduced by Alex Castellanos and those speaking during the call included Scott Romney (Mitt’s brother) and Spencer Zwick.

Today, the Romney campaign is going national. There is a new commercial on mittromney.com “I love vetoes”

Mitt’s comments (called in from New Hampshire):

As a nation we’re facing several serious challenges:
• Under attack militarily
• Asia – tougher economic competitors
• Domestic – immigration, education, etc.

When America takes on challenges, we should turn to our source of strength. Some feel our source of strength is the American government. Romney feels that our source of strength is the American people.

Feels he can help strengthen the American people. Areas mentioned include (but not limited to):
• Keep tax burden down
• Good, affordable health care
• Good education
• Keep oil costs down – energy independence
• Improvements in immigration
• Support policies that strengthen the family unit – “the family is what makes America what it is”

Romney expressed excitement/optimism about his political prospects:
• Doing very well in the early primary states
o Tied for 1st in Iowa and New Hampshire
o In another state South Carolina, he’s finished 1st in all the straw polls (See tally on Five Brothers Blog)
• The campaign has raised more money than any other candidate

Question 1 (from man in AZ) - What would you do about the death tax?

Mitt: Opposed to death tax.
• Unfair to tax people when they earn, tax them when they save and then tax the money they pass on to their families
• Would work to repeal the death tax
• (As referred to earlier), tax reform is high priority

Question 2 - Politicians are running from the immigration issue. How will you deal with this issue?

Mitt: “We value and support immigration, just not illegal immigration.”
• Need to deter places where people can easily cross the border
• Presented an idea of a work identification program that would allow a non-legal person to enter the country to work. They’d be given a work ID card that’s linked to a fed ID database. Employers would be required to only hire people that either are citizens or have a work ID and would be penalized if they hire persons that are here illegally.

Question 3 (from man in UT) - What part do you think your faith will play in the white house?

Mitt: There is no question that his faith has been and will be dissected and discussed
• Feels that Americans won’t choose their leader based on what church they attend, but what values they live by.
• The values he lives by have been learned from faith and family and will help his decisions for the good of the US people.
• Doesn’t get in discussions about church. Feels it’s not his place to do so as a Presidential candidate.
• “I’m running for Commander in Chief, not Pastor in Chief”

Romney then put in a request for an increase in the grass roots contributions from those on the call.
• Asked them to join (or find others to join) the community outreach program (headed up by David & Lauren Parker)
• By signing up, you’ll commit to participate in events, calls, etc., and commit to help raise contributions.
• This is needed to continue the momentum from the 1st quarter, and to accomplish the things they project in the 2nd quarter

Mitt continued, “Raising money is important all over the nation. A strong “grass-roots” organization is critical to my efforts. If you have contributed, please contribute again. Please ask your spouse, adult children, relatives, and friends to contribute, no matter how much. Please join my community outreach program. Let’s get this to grow across this country.”

Spencer Zwick: “Please get your friends and family involved. Join the Outreach Program now. Please make a personal contribution.”

Scott Romney: “Mitt is an unusual person. Incredible leader! Everything he has been involved in, he has made better. Those who meet him have an enormous passion for him and what he stands for. Mitt can make a tremendous difference in our country! Ask yourself, ‘Is Mitt someone I can trust?’ He is and he is worth supporting. We can trust Mitt. I appreciate your support. Please reach out to your family members and friends.”

Again, thank you to Brett for these notes!

Let’s all do what Mitt has asked us to do to get involved in this grass-roots effort and reach out into our communities! I personally know of two good friends who have already set up large “Debate Parties” in their homes next Wednesday. Each one told me he expects to have at least 30 people in his home to watch the debates together and then to have a Q/A session afterward for those who are “new to Mitt.” The other one is having sushi served (hey, this is California!) and plans to have a computer queued up to the Community Outreach Signup Form and he is asking every person in attendance to donate using his computer and their credit card. He said he doesn’t care how much they donate, but they will be asked to donate.

These are only two and they are just normal guys who are taking action; there are many doing this. Are you? We are all busy. Let’s make it happen now.

So, many are jumping in right now to make it happen. This can spread fast, but those of us who are enjoying the view of Mitt’s hard work from the balcony seats have been asked by him to come down to the stage with Mitt and help him. Right now is the time to reach out and invite others to join you. It is easy. Americans are looking for someone with integrity, drive, vision, and a track record of making their vision a reality to lead this nation.
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