FactCheck: Teenage birth rate declined from 1991 to 2005
Romney also said federal programs to combat teen pregnancy are "obviously not working real well." Actually, the teenage birth rate declined consistently from 1991 to 2005, dropping 45% for 15-17-year-olds, and 26% for 18-19-year-old.
It's true that the most recent report shows the birth rates for these age groups increased in 2006, but the change was small: a 3% increase for 15-17-year-olds and a 4% increase for 18-19-year-olds. There was a 14% decrease for 10-14-year-olds.
Source: FactCheck.org on 2007 Des Moines Register Republican debate
Dec 12, 2007
Strong military, strong economy, and strong families
A Boy Scout-led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer set the stage for former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney's family-values appearance in Cedar Rapids. Romney stressed his core beliefs in a strong military,
a strong economy and strong families. "Family-oriented American people, God-fearing people who love liberty, who will sacrifice for liberty, that is the source of America's strength," said Romney. "It always has been, it always will be."
Source: Danny Valentine, Des Moines Register
Jun 17, 2007
To strengthen America, strengthen the American family
Romney said, "People, not government, are the source of America's strength. There is no place that is more important to the future strength of America than the American home. 'The work that goes on within the walls of a home is the most important work
that is ever done in America. And if we want to strengthen America, we need to strengthen the American family." Romney's speech stressed family values, the need to cut off investments linked to Iran, and the belief in less government.
Source: Jason Spencer, Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Feb 23, 2007
