Mitt Romney: “I understand that the battles that we as conservatives must fight, because I have been on the front lines.”

They understaffed healthcare facilities. They didn't pay for required medical equipment. They failed to meet minimum operating standards.

Astonishing. I'm delighted that we're talking about things related to our deficit.

When I was serving as Governor of Massachusetts, I would hear occasionally some stories that gave me some concern.

I am not going to take long because I know we are delayed from a vote. But I had the privilege of working with this young man from West Virginia for some time. As a matter of fact, as the chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources…