Sunday, August 26, 2012

Not only are our children essentially collateral on loans from China; now they’re potentially collateral damage in a future conflict that we could get pushed into as a result of our fiscal mismanagement.

“RESTORING AMERICA’S PROSPERITY” - Mitt Romney

In just a few days, the eyes of the world will focus on Tampa and the Republican National Convention. As we accept the nomination of our party, Paul Ryan and I intend to use the occasion to set forward our vision for the country.

This is a moment unlike many in our past. The unfortunate fact is that America's economic crisis continues.

Unemployment has been above 8 percent for 42 consecutive months, which encompasses the entire presidency of Barack Obama. We have the largest deficits and the biggest federal government since World War II. Household incomes have dropped by more than $4,000 over the past four years. Nearly one out of six Americans are in poverty — the worst rate in a generation.

This doleful picture is where our country has been over the past four years. Our gathering in Tampa is about where we are going tomorrow.

Our path is clear. Our goal is certain. We aim to restore America's prosperity and rebuild our position in the world....MORE at the link