Mitt Romney: “And tonight is a victory of optimism over Washington-style pessimism.”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2008

And tonight is a victory of optimism over Washington-style pessimism.

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Romney contrasts his positive outlook with the negativity he associates with Washington politics.

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