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June 11, 2012

Romney: U.S. Doesn't Need "More Firemen, More Policemen, More Teachers" 
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While Obama's comments drew widespread scrutiny, Republican candidate
Mitt Romney drew far less media attention after openly attacking the
hiring of firefighters, police officers, and teachers. Speaking in Iowa
on Friday, Romney invoked the recent election in Wisconsin to criticize
Obama for pushing a measure to help states regain public sector jobs.

Mitt Romney: "He wants to hire more government workers. He says we need
more firemen, more policemen, more teachers. Did he not get the message
of Wisconsin? The American people did. It's time for us to cut back on
government and help the American people."

 

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