W. Todd Akin: “There was an interesting cover on Newsweek. It says, we are all socialists. But judged by the way you're talking…”

“There was an interesting cover on Newsweek. It says, we are all socialists. But judged by the way you're talking, reclaiming my time, it doesn't sound like you're quite a socialist yet, and I think there's an awful lot of people in your district and in my district that are thankful for your common sense and your willingness to just basically state it the way it is. Now, I'd just like to take a minute or two here and talk about the fact, and you alluded to this, as other Republicans have, this isn't the end of the world. We've been in a lot worse places back when Carter was President. It's not as bad as the New Deal yet, unless we keep doing the wrong things. But the vision of a bright and prosperous America where freedom reigns, where people's God-given rights, particularly to own property, are respected, that still is there. That heritage is deeply ingrained in American spirit and a pride and a joy. People aren't interested in a handout in America. They're more, or some are, but most true Americans are much more interested in a good job and being able to be responsible and provide for their families. And there is an economic system that allows that to happen. It's what we've always done in America. It's called free enterprise. It's not such a big surprise. Now, what one of the things that seems to be a little disjointed, and that is, where I disagree with my Democratic colleagues, and that is, there's a connection between businesses, particularly small businesses, and jobs.”