Romney's Parental Patriotism

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Mitt Romney
August 8, 2007

"One of the ways my sons are showing support for our nation is helping to get me elected because they think I'd be a great president."

—Romney, at a campaign event in Iowa, defending his five sons' decision not to enlist in the military. Romney later argued the quote was taken out of context.

— Katie Rooney