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Mitt Romney: Ann and I were both born in Detroit. A little humor always goes a long way. It was great to be home, to be in a place…

On the recordAugust 23, 2012
Ann and I were both born in Detroit. A little humor always goes a long way. It was great to be home, to be in a place where Ann and I have grown up. And the crowd loved it and got a good laugh.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

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Romney clarifies his earlier comments, stating they were meant as humor and not a swipe at President Obama.

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