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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Australia: How does Romney see Americans?

The Sydney Morning Herald

Hidden camera catches Romney's real thoughts on the other 47 per cent

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Philip Rucker 

"There are 47 per cent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you name it," Mr Romney said. "These are people who pay no income tax."
US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been forced to explain his comments to a private fundraiser. US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been forced to explain his comments to a private fundraiser. Photo: AFP

He added that his job "is not to worry about those people. I'll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives."

 

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