Mitt Romney, left, and Marco Rubio in Miami earlier this month. August 2012
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He’s been given the plum role of introducing Governor Mitt Romney this week (Aug 30th) at the GOP convention as Romney accepts the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
Who is it?
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).
CBS News’ Bob Schieffer snagged Rubio this morning for a ‘Face the Nation’ interview. Rubio had high praise for Romney; take a look at a portion of the interview:
BOB SCHIEFFER CBS NEWS: “Now you’re going to introduce Governor Romney at the convention. How is that speech coming along? Give us a little insight into how that works. What will be the tone? What will be the line…?”
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: “The two things I think will be clear by the end of this week is that this election’s not just a choice between two men or two political parties. It’s literally a choice about which direction we want this country to go. Do we think that the way forward is for us to become more like the rest of the world or is the way forward for us to help the rest of the world become more like us, a nation that’s bought into free enterprise, that believes that opportunity is created when people are given the confidence and the ability to go out and start businesses and grow existing businesses and then what can government do help that happen. I think the stakes are important for people to understand what’s at stake here. We’re not just voting for the person we like more. We’re also voting for two very different directions for our country. And in addition opted that, I hope people understand who Mitt Romney is. Because his business career has been well documented and his success is extraordinary in the business realm, but he’s so much more than that. He was a successful governor. The job he did at the Olympics in Salt Lake City was extraordinary by all accounts. And then, look at his personal life. This man is a personal role model to younger men like me, as a father, as a husband. You look how successful his family has been. Everywhere that he has ever gone, whether in his church or his community, he has made it better, using his talents and his time. I think Mitt Romney is a role model for people like me and, I think that Mitt Romney, as a person especially, and the kind of person we would all be proud for our kids to grow up and be like.”
• From RNC Chairman Reince Priebus:
“Senator Marco Rubio is without a doubt one of America’s most dynamic and inspiring leaders, and I am excited to announce that he will introduce Governor Romney at the Republican National Convention. … Senator Rubio is a proven leader and a man of true character, and it is fitting that he will take on such an important role at our convention in his home state. Throughout his career, he has shown true dedication to constitutional principles, fiscal responsibility and free enterprise. As the son of immigrants, he has witnessed the promise of the American Dream firsthand and has worked to secure that promise for future generations.”
• From William Harris, Republican National Convention Chief Executive Officer:
“Marco Rubio symbolizes the greatness of the American dream. He is the perfect leader to introduce Mitt Romney when he accepts his nomination. We are an extraordinary country because we have fought to preserve individual liberties that are the heartbeat of opportunity and achievement. Senator Rubio has experienced this in his own life, which will help him bring tremendous focus to how Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan’s agenda will lead the way to a better tomorrow.” …
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What I like about Mitt Romney. I love that his love for his wife and children stands out so boldly. I love that reflecting back about his parents makes him burst with pride. I love that his parents set such a high standard and that he did the same with his family.
I personally have never embraced organized religion, because I didn’t experience that growing up. I also didn’t experience having strong ties to my extended family, not even knowing they existed until a few years ago. So I have experienced a big void that I wish was different for me which would have made me happier person I believe.
What I was taught however by two fine people was fiscal responsibility, and ownership of my accomplishments and failures. No excuses. I was also taught a work ethnic that I see Mitt has as well. My family is often viewed as working too hard. No job is beneath me including mucking out stalls, and cleaning toilets. Mundane chores is what makes life happen.
I don’t care a whit about lofty ideas, but I care a lot about looking at a person’s rhetoric compared to their actual actions. We talk about caring for the poor, but really what many do instead is throw money at the problem, instead of personally wading in and rolling up sleeves and pitching in.
If we are really intent on hiring the next president by measuring their actual accomplishments , we will be in safe hands with Mitt.
However, I was taught to give people respct
Thank you for your inspiring words Susan.
Marco Rubio is a dynamic person and will do well in his professional life. I’m glad Mitt and Marco have such great respect and friendship for each other. Both men are of exceptional character and deep concern for America.
Many thought Rubio would be Mitt’s running mate. He might have been chosen if he had a bit more experience. He’s a great choice to introduce Romney at the convention.
As usual Mitt is shy to talk about his experience as LDS Bishop despite all the media prodding and asking. There is one thing they don’t understand: Bishops do what they do out of love for God and their fellow men, not for political gain. Jesus said that when you do good, don’t do it to be seen of men, so justly Mitt doesn’t want to use his service to become more “electable”. That doesn’t mean that other people can’t come forward and say “Bishop Romney helped me in my time of need”. I wish they would, because I know there are hundreds if not thousands of people out there for whom that sentence would be true.