Romney formally announces run for president
The Boston Globe
In addition to hitting the traditional GOP touchstones of lower taxes and smaller government, Romney's speech made allusions to his evolving stance on abortion, saying he believed in 'the sanctity of human life.' He also spoke about the traditional family being the 'foundation of America,' touching on his opposition to gay marriage. At left, Romney's family listened to his speech.
In addition to hitting the traditional GOP touchstones of lower taxes and smaller government, Romney's speech made allusions to his evolving stance on abortion, saying he believed in "the sanctity of human life." He also spoke about the traditional family being the "foundation of America," touching on his opposition to gay marriage. At left, Romney's family listened to his speech.
(Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan )