LIVE THREAD ~ Romney to deliver foreign policy speech amid big questions on Libya, global economy

Fox News ^ | 8 October 2012

[SE Mom]

Mitt Romney in a major speech Monday will call for a change of course in U.S. foreign policy -- saying the recent, deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya is part of a “profound upheaval” and that “hope is not a strategy.”

The speech will mark one of Romney’s final opportunities before Election Day to show his potential as a world leader -- amid political turmoil in the Middle East.

“The attacks on America last month should not be seen as random acts. They are expressions of a larger struggle that is playing out across the broader Middle East -- a region that is now in the midst of the most profound upheaval in a century,” Romney will say, according to speech excerpts provided by the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign.

“I know the president hopes for a safer, freer, and a more prosperous Middle East allied with the United States. I share this hope,” Romney continues. “But hope is not a strategy. We cannot support our friends and defeat our enemies in the Middle East when our words are not backed up by deeds.”

Romney is set to speak at Virginia Military Institute at 11:20 a.m. ET.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

He’s hammering Obama on Iran right now.

BAM!!!!!

[GraceG]

Blasted Obama over his lack of support of the Iranian Revolution in 2009, THAT HAS GOT TO SMART!!!

[hoosiermama]

Good take on Iran. Green banners/ Isreal/ threat to Saudis

ALso not successful in Irag, Syria....

[GoldwaterChick]

What a phenomenal speech! Looking more Presidential than Obama could even hope for in his wildest dreams—or greatest Hollywood scenario!

[maggief]

“hope is not a strategy”

Zing!

[ken5050]

HOPE is NOT a strategy..

[SE Mom]

“I want to believe him as much as anybody (Obama) ..but...I know the president HOPES...BUT HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY”...

[Clint N. Suhks]

This risk is higher now since the president took office.

[John 3_19-21]

Thank you for that very long read. In some respect it was an eye opener.

I grow somewhat dismayed by the number of well-meaning conservatives who spend countless hours searching and validating the misdeeds and lies of the liberal establishment, and then post and discuss it on only conservative sites.

“Preaching to the choir” is very self-gratifying however, futile in furthering these truths with the blinded masses.

We need to actively engage the “enemy”. We need to carefully venture onto less conservative sites and major media website forums to offer with respect and dignity, a different perspective to those who are being misled. Couple this with conversations with friends, family and co-workers and slowly we will chip away at the Fourth Estate’s hold on the population.

[Blue Turtle]

Very good speech in both content and tone....Mitt is very Presidential.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

He’s an adult. There is SUCH a difference compared to a petulant child. :-)

[patriotspride]

Of course they will- but I believe starting a week or ten days ago Romney began receiving intel briefings, so it’s unlikely he is as ignorant as O will have us believe.

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was wondering about that. nothing has been reported on the topic on TV.

[hoosiermama]

Best single line thus far: “HOPE is not a strategy”

[hawaiian]

Yes, his tone is sincere and presidential. HE MEANS WHAT HE IS SAYING. When Obama says stuff like, “I believe in the grit of the American people”, he doesn’t believe it. Romney believes what he is saying.

[Blue Turtle]

will build 15 ships a year and 3 submarines....

[SE Mom]

This is more like it.

THE FIRST mission of a strong military IS TO PREVENT WAR.

“....no flexibility with Putin......”

ROFL...

[ken5050]

He sounds like he’s the president-elect..

[ken5050]

Good luck Mitt, getting our “allies” to spend MORE on defense..

[Blue Turtle]

Another impression is that this is very very detailed.....he leave no stone unturned. So nice to see and adult speaking intelligently on foreign policy and seems to have a clear understanding of what is going on in the world.

[SE Mom]

I do not and know I will not agree with Mitt on all issues...but BY GOD, this man loves America. We urgently and even DESPERATELY need that ONE quality, NOW, STAT.