“I've met graduating college kids facing loan payments and a bad economy, and they are worried that they won't be able to get a job. This is not the way America needs to be.”

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.