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Mitt Romney: “Well, I knew that that's why the American people are having such a hard time. That's why where -- the idea of selecting…”

On the recordJune 11, 2012
Well, I knew that that's why the American people are having such a hard time. That's why where -- the idea of selecting as a campaign slogan 'Forward' is so absurd. People are having hard times in this country. And the president needs to go out and talk to people, not just do fund-raisers. Go out and talk to people in the country and find out what's happening.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

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Mitt Romney criticizes President Obama's campaign slogan and emphasizes the need for the president to engage with the American people about their economic struggles.

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