American success Quote by Mitt Romney
“That business we started with 10 people has now grown into a great American success story. Some of the companies we helped start are names you know. An office supply company called Staples – where I’m pleased to see the Obama campaign has been shopping; The Sports Authority, which became a favorite of my sons. We started an early childhood learning center called Bright Horizons that First Lady Michelle Obama rightly praised. At a time when nobody thought we’d ever see a new steel mill built in America, we took a chance and built one in a corn field in Indiana.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, 2012 Republican National Convention
Describes how a small startup grew into a major success, highlighting several companies they helped launch and a new steel mill in Indiana
In simple terms: A small business can become a big American success story through entrepreneurship and risk taking
Key Takeaway
Entrepreneurship can create lasting impact
Themes
entrepreneurship
growth
American Dream
Mood
proud
optimistic
Type
inspirational
business
When to use this quote
- startup founding
- investing in new ventures
- building manufacturing
- community development
Key Concepts
risk taking
strategic partnerships
industrial revitalization
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are worth taking for growth?
- How do you balance profit with community impact?
A Different Perspective
Success stories may overlook challenges faced by workers and local economies
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