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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
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What does "From George to Lenore to their son Mitt" mean?
George: father of Mitt Romney? Lenore, George Romney's wife?
Context:
(Cheers, applause.) I want to thank every American who participated in this election. (Cheers, applause.) Whether you voted for the very first time -- (cheers) -- or waited in line for a very long time -- (cheers) -- by the way, we have to fix that. (Cheers, applause.) Whether you pounded the pavement or picked up the phone -- (cheers, applause) -- whether you held an Obama sign or a Romney sign, you made your voice heard and you made a difference. (Cheers, applause.)
I just spoke with Governor Romney and I congratulated him and Paul Ryan on a hard-fought campaign. (Cheers, applause.) We may have battled fiercely, but it's only because we love this country deeply and we care so strongly about its future. From George to Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has chosen to give back to America through public service. And that is a legacy that we honor and applaud tonight. (Cheers, applause.) In the weeks ahead, I also look forward to sitting down with Governor Romney to talk about where we can work together to move this country forward.
Context:
(Cheers, applause.) I want to thank every American who participated in this election. (Cheers, applause.) Whether you voted for the very first time -- (cheers) -- or waited in line for a very long time -- (cheers) -- by the way, we have to fix that. (Cheers, applause.) Whether you pounded the pavement or picked up the phone -- (cheers, applause) -- whether you held an Obama sign or a Romney sign, you made your voice heard and you made a difference. (Cheers, applause.)
I just spoke with Governor Romney and I congratulated him and Paul Ryan on a hard-fought campaign. (Cheers, applause.) We may have battled fiercely, but it's only because we love this country deeply and we care so strongly about its future. From George to Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has chosen to give back to America through public service. And that is a legacy that we honor and applaud tonight. (Cheers, applause.) In the weeks ahead, I also look forward to sitting down with Governor Romney to talk about where we can work together to move this country forward.
Top answer
George Romney (1907-1995) was Mitt's father. He was the governor of Michigan and also ran in the Republican primary for president in 1968. Richard Nixon won the election named Romney to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
- George Romney (1907-1995) was Mitt's father.
- He was the governor of Michigan and also ran in the Republican primary for president in 1968.
- Richard Nixon won the election named Romney to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
- He devoted much of his life to government service, and helped his son enter politics.
- Lenore LeFount Romney (1908-1998) was Mitt's mother.
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George Romney (1907-1995) was Mitt's father. He was the governor of Michigan and also ran in the Republican primary for president in 1968. Richard Nixon won the election named Romney to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He devoted much of his life to government service, and helped his son enter politics. Lenore LeFount Romney (1908-1998) was Mitt's mother.
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Hi,
From George to Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has chosen to give back to America through public service.
The basic idea is this.
The speaker wants you first to consider George.
Then to consider Lenore.
From George to Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has chosen to give back to America through public service.
The basic idea is this.
The speaker wants you first to consider George.
Then to consider Lenore.
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