“I don't want to transform America. I want to restore to America the economic values of freedom and opportunity and limited government that has made us the powerhouse of the world.”

Mitt Romney is a former U.S. senator and Republican presidential candidate. He served as governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and later as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush. Known for his pragmatic approach to governance and his emphasis on fiscal responsibility, he has spoken widely on leadership, public policy, and the importance of character in public service.