Republican National Convention Releases South Dakota Senator John Thune Speech ExcerptsTampa, Fla. - The 2012 Republican National Convention released the following excerpts of U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) prepared remarks to be delivered to the convention today, August 29.
"We have a sluggish economy, burdened by Obama Administration policies that are weighing down our job creators. Middle class Americans, in cities and on farms, are bearing the brunt. The big government bureaucrats of the Obama administration have set their sights on our way of life. Instead of preserving family farms and ranches, President Obama's policies are effectively regulating them out of business. ... Folks, we won't be in this situation with Mitt Romney in the White House. He understands what it takes for businesses large and small to thrive."
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"His experience tells him that the most valuable insight can be gained -- not by lecturing -- but by listening. And when he does use his Presidential bully pulpit, it will be to champion the cause of small business and make it clear to all companies that it is safe to hire again."
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"On Day One of Mitt Romney's presidency, the transformation of Washington will begin. Gone will be the arrogance of a President whose first instinct is to condemn achievement. Gone will be the attitude that government knows best and solves all. What you will see and hear is a President who will do everything in his power to make sure government is a catalyst for growth, not an obstacle to success. And, a President with a plan to strengthen the middle class."
