Mitt Romney Speech Video, Full RNC Recap: Says Obama 'Throws Allies Under the Bus,' Talks of Neil Armstrong
Mitt Romney accepted the Republican Party nomination for president on Aug. 30 at the Republican National Convention and in his acceptance speech, he left no topic unturned.
He took a stab at President Barack Obama, of course, saying the following about his opponent:
"President Obama has thrown allies like Israel under the bus, even as he has relaxed sanctions on Castro's Cuba. He abandoned our friends in Poland by walking away from our missile defense commitments, but is eager to give Russia's President Putin the flexibility he desires, after the election. Under my administration, our friends will see more loyalty, and Mr. Putin will see a little less flexibility and more backbone."
Romney's bold and negative statements about Obama captivated the attention of the audience, who listened attentively to him speak Thursday night in Florida.
He also spoke about Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut to walk on the moon who died this month. His memorial service will be held on Aug. 31 and Romney said the following about the late American pioneer:
"When President Kennedy challenged Americans to go to the moon, the question wasn't whether we'd get there, it was only when we'd get there. The soles of Neil Armstrong's boots on the moon made permanent impressions on OUR souls and in our national psyche. Ann and I watched those steps together on her parent's sofa. Like all Americans we went to bed that night knowing we lived in the greatest country in the history of the world.
"God bless Neil Armstrong. Tonight that American flag is still there on the moon. And I don't doubt for a second that Neil Armstrong's spirit is still with us: that unique blend of optimism, humility and the utter confidence that when the world needs someone to do the really big stuff, you need an American."
He also did not fail to mention his choice for vice president, Paul Ryan, stating the following:
"By my side, I have chosen a man with a big heart from a small town. He represents the best of America, a man who will always make us proud - my friend and America's next Vice President, Paul Ryan.In the days ahead, you will get to know Paul and Janna better. But last night America got to see what I saw in Paul Ryan - a strong and caring leader who is down to earth and confident in the challenge this moment demands.
"I love the way he lights up around his kids and how he's not embarrassed to show the world how much he loves his mom. But Paul, I still like the playlist on my iPod better than yours."
The entire transcript of Romney's speech can be seen here and video of the speech can be seen here, courtesy of ABC News.
