Text of Mitt Romney's first presidential campaign ad
The following is the text of the first campaign ad from former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The add is scheduled to run in New Hampshire, Iowa, South Carolina, and other early primary and caucus states.
Ann Romney: "Every place that Mitt has gone, he has solved problems that people said were nearly impossible."
Announcer: "Mitt Romney. Business legend. Rescued the Olympics. The Republican Governor who turned around a Democratic state."
Mitt Romney: "I believe the American people are overtaxed and the government is overfed. I believe we’re spending too much money and that’s got to stop.
"I believe our laws ought to be written by the people and not by unelected judges.
"Look, these are critical times we face. We face attack from jihadists. We face tougher competition than we’ve ever known before coming from Asia. We’re spending too much money here. We’re using too much oil here. Our schools are failing too many of our kid.
"This is not a time for more talk and dithering in Washington. It’s a time for action.
"I believe in the people of America. Free American people are the source of this land’s great strength.
I’m Mitt Romney. I'm running for president and I approve this message." 