Romney takes on Clinton 'family values' [View All]

[DeepModem Mom]

October 25, 2007
CNN: Romney takes on Clinton 'family values'

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney criticized the "family values" of the Clinton presidency Thursday, saying as president he would set a better example.

"One of the ways that you help instill, if you will, family values is by having a White House be a place that demonstrates family values," the Massachusetts Republican said in a response to a question at a New Hampshire house party about how he would instill family values as president. "And, you know, I think during the last Clinton presidency, the White House did not demonstrate that in a way that was helpful to our nation's culture," Romney added....

Romney went on to say that the president is under a "microscope," making it especially important to "live by higher standards." "Because the world is looking at you, you're representing not only yourself but your country," he added. "The kids or America are looking at you. One piece (of instilling values) is acting the part, acting the part of higher ethical standards."

Responding to Romney's comments, top Clinton adviser Howard Wolfson said, "Hillary Clinton needs no lessons on character from a man who switches his positions on a daily basis."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/romney-takes-on-clinton-family-values/