Big Romney Speech: Obama Attacks America On "Arabic TV"

In a speech at the Heritage Foundation Monday, Mitt Romney attempted to define himself as a forceful opponent of President Obama. The former governor of Massachusetts plans to attack the president for his "recent tour of apology" and to call for more defense spending.

Romney claimed Obama has apologized to America's enemies:

I take issue with President Obama's recent tour of apology. It's not because America hasn't made mistakes -- we have -- but because America's mistakes are overwhelmed by what America has meant to the hopes and aspirations of people throughout the world.

The President also claimed on Arabic TV that America has dictated to other nations. No, America has sacrificed to free other nations from dictators. Britain's Guardian newspaper noted that Mr. Obama has been more critical of his own country, while on foreign soil, than any other president in American history. That would be a most unfortunate distinction at any time. But it is particularly so today: with all that is transpiring in the world, in Iran, North Korea, Georgia, Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan, this is the time for strength and confidence, not for apologizing to America's critics.

Romney concluded by saying that budget cuts put the country in danger. (In reality, Obama has increased defense spending.)

We cannot allow the economic crisis to conceal the very real threats to our nation's security. We cannot ignore the intentions of competitors who would replace America's leadership with their own, and set back the cause of freedom. Providence has blessed us and trusted us to safeguard liberty; in a time of confusion at home and challenge abroad, let ours be the voice of clarity and good sense--confident in our cause, and faithful in the care of freedom.

Comments

[MediaCritic75]

The fact that he is a nut case has nothing to do with his religion. He lost to McCain, that is probably what put him over the top. Poor Repugs, this is all they have to offer.

[grave-robber]

I sincerely appreciate those that have been defending the good name of the LDS church against the woIves, and I'm glad there are still people who won't just try and tear someone's religion down based on false things they hear from others.

[grave-robber]

I'm talking to starkcr31 and theclosetc­onservativ­e2...
Thank you.

[Mycorrhizae]

The Magic Undies Club.

[starkcr31]

You're welcome.

[seanseamour]

What a demogogically foolish attack on President Obama, who is he pandering to? Doesn't he understand the damage done to Americn leadership by bullying the world to our unilateral often parochial views? Does he really believe the world stops to make sure they have and can read our lips or is he among those that continue to believe in an American crusade? Arogance, stupidity and insularity characterize of much of the Republican party today, many of those who know better prefer to beat the drum to a loosing tune than face realities, no wonder they have taken a paralell course with GM, Romney better that many should draw insight here rather than continue sabre rattling. and further discrediting America's image abroad.

[3dtrix]

No - he doesn't understand - and those he is pandering to - who still think of themselves as formers of American policy (being slow to catch on that they've been shown the door) do not understand either. Sadly, they mistake Arrogance, stupidity, and insularity - leavened with intransigence - for gravitas. Hence, they are clueless as to exactly WHY they've been shown the door...

[barra]

"Sadly, they mistake arrogance, stupidity, and insularity - leavened with intransigence - for gravitas" .....with a side order of sesquipedalian grandiloqu­ence!!....­...who are you Niles Crane?....­....... We're all very impressed!­.....You did say arrogance.­..yes?...j­ust checking.

[MikeRdg]

It also takes a lot of nerve for Romney to go on Arab T.V. and make any critical statements.
Romney who is for waterboarding, and torture, not to mention magic pants and his other magic pants members who were involved in the torture memos, as well as the magic pants lds psychologist who were over the torture programs. Normal hip- o- critical Romney, more anxious to hear himself on the air, than to be a person of integrity.

[grave-robber]

Don't degrade someone on their integrity when you make false accusations.

[MikeRdg]

Now, that is funny Romney, Romney attacks Obama on Arab T.V.
Pretty funny Romney, you are a barrel of laughs!

[AllenD]

So the Breck Girl decided to crawl out from under its rock.

[MikeRdg]

No, Mitt is still under the rock, he just stuck his head out!

[Bude]

Man, that's old news. Did Romney just awake from hibernation, or is he a month behind the rest of us?

[atila]

You and your party are so yesterday dear Mitch....

[Bude]

You're absolutely right. This country has so passed him by. We have serious problems and we need serious people to solve them, not some Jack Nicholson In A Few Good Men look-a-like.

[starkcr31]

Who's this "Mitch" I keep hearing about?

[ChiEg]

Lol...

[BetterDeadthanRedState]

I think they're right when they say Mormons aren't Christians, but to be fair, Christians aren't either.

[BetterDeadthanRedState]

I thought Mormons weren't supposed to be such liars.

[MikeRdg]

Wrong, you must not know many!

[DinSea]

blah, blah, blah ... it's all lawyer speak for "I'M DESPERATELY SEEKING RELEVANCE"

[starkcr31]

It's funny you bring up "lawyer speak" when your hero Obama is a typical laywer.

[3dtrix]

Yeah, typical - just your run-of-the-mill brilliant student, galvanizing professor, meteoric rise to US Senate and catapulted into the White House. Ho-hum - happens every day. What IS it with you people, anyway?

[Phxflyer]

Blah, blah, blah,blah, blah . . . Romney's speech is almost as insignificant as he is.

[larmarch5]

Who let Mitsy out of the kennel on top of car?

[Saganslegacy]

Flatearther who denies evolution.

Not electable.

[9liberal]

He isn't electable to us. Sadly, there are people out there who agree with Mitt. Very sad

[starkcr31]

Why, because he would actually know how to fix the economy? That's so sad.

[rejoiceinit]

Romney/Palin ticket for 2012--please! I heard that Mormons get freeeeaaaaky!

[probo]

Oh my, magic underwear indeedy.

[Loki11467]

Mitt we would never have to import oil if you stopped greasing your hair. I suggest you shut up, It takes a strong person to admit their wrong and a whimp to put on a facade like you are. So your a whimp!