Governor George Romney of Michigan announced his candidacy for President of the United States at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Detroit on November 18, 1967.
"I decided to fight for and win the Republican nomination and election as President of the United States. I have made my decision with a great earnestness.
The Republican Party has the faith in the individual, and voluntary cooperation, private competitive enterprise, free collective bargaining, and state and local government needed to apply these principles at home. A Republican President can work for a just peace in Vietnam unshackled by mistakes of the past. A Republican President can restore truth to government and regain the confidence of the people.
Because I believe that, working together, we can build a New America, I will work toward this goal with all my heart, mind, and new spirit. I pledge energy and honesty to the task."
