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Abortion rights
I will preserve and protect a womans right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard. Boston Herald Debate, 10/29/02
Roe v. Wade continues to work its destructive logic throughout our society This cant continue. Speech to the Massachusetts Citizens For Life Mothers Day Pioneer Valley Dinner, 5/10/07
Immigration reform
With these 11 million people [here illegally], lets have them registered, know who they are....those that are here paying taxes and not taking government benefits should begin a process towards application for citizenship. Lowell Sun, 3/30/06
One simple rule: no amnesty.If that [Kennedy-McCain bill] is not a form of amnesty, I dont know what is. New York Times, 6/4/07
Gun laws
We do have tough gun laws in Massachusetts; I support them. I wont chip away at them; I believe they protect us and provide for our safety. Romney in 2002 gov. debate, Boston Globe, 1/14/07
I have a gun of my own. I go hunting myself. Im a member of the NRA and believe firmly in the right to bear arms. Boston Globe, 1/14/07
Amendment to ban gay marriage
Mitt does not support it...As far as Mitt is concerned, it goes farther than current law, and therefore its unnecessary. Romney spokesman, Boston Globe, 3/22/02
When I was Governor, we took every conceivable step within the law to stop, block or slow down this unprecedented court decision. Speech to National Right to Life Convention, 6/15/07
No new taxes pledge
Im not intending to, at this stage, sign a document which would prevent me from being able to look specifically at the revenue needs of the commonwealth Associated Press, 3/27/02
Signing the pledge now sends a very clear message to those in Washington who have voted against tax relief and for tax hikes that such actions will never grow our regional and national economies. Romney spokesman, Boston Globe, 1/5/07
Minimum wage
I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation. I think the minimum wage is a good thing to have in our economy and I think it ought to be updated. Boston Globe, 10/17/94
[T]he challenge with raising the minimum wage excessively is it is a hurt to those that are entering the work force, the very poor, those that are trying to get early jobs, get those first jobs. Associated Press, 7/25/06
Cutting Social Security
I dont think you go back and rewrite the contract the government has with people whove retired. Boston Globe, 10/17/94
Personal accounts would be a big plus.... [Romney]also said changing the retirement age could be considered, as well as basing the Social Security cost of living adjustment on a different inflation gauge. Union Leader, 6/7/07
Adoption non-discrimination
Governor Mitt Romney and a legislative leader yesterday delivered unwelcome news to the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts, who plan to seek permission from the state to exclude gay and lesbian parents from adopting children through its social service agencies. The governor said he was not authorized to give such an exemption... Boston Globe, 2/17/06
And then another slide along the slippery slope. The Catholic Church was forced to end its adoption service, which was crucial in helping the state find homes for some of our most difficult to place children... Now, even religious freedom was being trumped by the new-found right of gay marriage. Speech to National Right to Life Convention, 6/15/07
Stem cell research
[Romney]endorsed embryonic stem cell research, saying the controversial science might one day help treat his wifes multiple sclerosis....I am in favor of stem cell research. I will work and fight for stem cell research. Id be happy to talk to [President Bush] about this, though I dont know if I could budge him an inch. Boston Globe, 6/14/02
FACT: Governor Romney Opposes Using Taxpayer Money to Fund Embryo-Destructive Research. MittRomney.com A Record of Protecting Life
Bush tax cuts
Governor Mitt Romney refused yesterday to endorse tax cuts at the heart of President Bushs economic program...In addition to refusing to endorse the presidents tax cut, the governor surprised several people at the meeting by saying he is open to a federal increase in gas taxes. Boston Globe, 4/11/03
[Romney] said it was absolutely critical to renew tax cuts proposed by President George W. Bush. Letting them expire would result in a massive tax increase that would retard economic growth, Romney said. Detroit Free Press, 2/8/07
Reagan Republicanism
I was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush. Im not trying to return to Reagan-Bush. Boston Herald, 10/27/94
Ronald Reagan is ... my hero. ... I believe that our partys ascendancy began with Ronald Reagans brand of visionary and courageous leadership. Boston Globe, 1/19/07
Desire to serve in Vietnam
I was not planning on signing up for the military. It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam... Boston Herald, 5/2/94
I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and be representing our country there and in some ways it was frustrating not to feel like I was there as part of the troops that were fighting in Vietnam. Boston Globe, 6/24/07
I don't see how anyone could possibly oppose Mitt. No matter what your beliefs are, he's agreed with you at one time or another. :=)
It’s easy to find the exact quote because it’s on his “Ontheissues” record.