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Mitt Romney will vow to 'restore the promise of America' Mitt Romney vows to restore America's promise
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Mitt Romney will pledge to "restore the promise of America" in a much-awaited speech to the Republican convention in Tampa, Florida. Mitt Romney has pledged "to restore the promise of America" as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination at the party's convention in Florida.
Mr Romney is also expected to discuss his Mormon faith and business record as he accepts his party's presidential nomination in the prime-time address. Mr Romney also discussed his stellar business record and Mormon faith in the prime-time address, the biggest speech of his career.
Academy Award-winning actor Clint Eastwood appeared as a "mystery guest" speaker during the evening.Academy Award-winning actor Clint Eastwood appeared as a "mystery guest" speaker during the evening.
Mr Romney challenges President Barack Obama in November's election. Mr Romney will challenge President Barack Obama in November's election.
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According to excerpts of the speech released by his campaign, Mr Romney is expected to say: "Many Americans have given up on this president but they haven't ever thought about giving up. "I wish President Obama had succeeded because I want America to succeed," Mr Romney said.
"Not on themselves. Not on each other. And not on America.
"I wish President Obama had succeeded because I want America to succeed," Mr Romney will say.
"But his promises gave way to disappointment and division. This isn't something we have to accept.""But his promises gave way to disappointment and division. This isn't something we have to accept."
Mr Romney also referred to his Mormon faith - a central commitment in his life - which has been viewed with caution by some evangelical Christian voters.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Mr Romney's former rival presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich, spoke ahead of Mr Romney's appearance on Thursday evening.Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Mr Romney's former rival presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich, spoke ahead of Mr Romney's appearance on Thursday evening.
Former business associates - former Bain Capital colleague Bob White and Tom Stemberg, the president of stationery giant Staples - and members of the Mormon church praised the candidate. Former business associates - ex-Bain Capital colleague Bob White and Tom Stemberg, the president of stationery giant Staples - praised the candidate.
A former church assistant, Grant Bennett, said Mr Romney had "a listening ear and a helping hand", and spent up to 20 hours each week helping his church. Mormon church congregants Ted and Pat Oparowski told the convention Mr Romney had befriended their dying son and helped him to write a will.
Other church congregants, Ted and Pat Oparowski, told the convention Mr Romney had befriended their dying son and helped him to write a will.
Former athletes of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, which was organised by Mr Romney, also appeared on stage.Former athletes of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, which was organised by Mr Romney, also appeared on stage.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced the candidate, and a video about Mr Romney's life played just before he was to take the stage. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood referred to President Obama as he told a rapturous audience: "When somebody does not do the job, you've got to let 'em go."
He is expected to lay out his vision for US economic recovery - a subject his running mate, Paul Ryan, touched upon in his address on Wednesday - and to dwell on his stellar business career. Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced the candidate, and a video about Mr Romney's life played just before he took to the stage.
On the campaign trail, Democrats have attacked Mr Romney's record at private equity firm Bain Capital and raised questions about why the candidate has refused to release more than two years of tax returns.On the campaign trail, Democrats have attacked Mr Romney's record at private equity firm Bain Capital and raised questions about why the candidate has refused to release more than two years of tax returns.
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Earlier on Thursday, the Romney campaign released a video hitting back at criticism about his time at Bain Capital.Earlier on Thursday, the Romney campaign released a video hitting back at criticism about his time at Bain Capital.
Mr Romney is also expected to refer to his Mormon faith - a central commitment in his life - which has been viewed with caution by some evangelical Christian voters.
Thursday evening's festivities are expected to culminate with the entire Romney family - his wife, five sons and their wives and 15 of his 18 grandchildren - on stage with him as thousands of balloons are released over the convention floor.Thursday evening's festivities are expected to culminate with the entire Romney family - his wife, five sons and their wives and 15 of his 18 grandchildren - on stage with him as thousands of balloons are released over the convention floor.
Analysts say Mr Romney must use this speech to connect with voters. Low favourability ratings have dogged the former Massachusetts governor throughout his campaign and he trails Mr Obama in likeability.Analysts say Mr Romney must use this speech to connect with voters. Low favourability ratings have dogged the former Massachusetts governor throughout his campaign and he trails Mr Obama in likeability.
In an email to donors on Thursday, Mr Romney said: "I commit to you that I will be the president this moment demands."In an email to donors on Thursday, Mr Romney said: "I commit to you that I will be the president this moment demands."
Mr Romney's speech will cap three days of pageantry at the Republican convention, which started a day late because of Tropical Storm Isaac. Mr Romney's speech will cap three days of pageantry at the Republican convention, which started a day late because of a tropical storm.
This is Mr Romney's second run for the White House, after an unsuccessful bid in 2008.This is Mr Romney's second run for the White House, after an unsuccessful bid in 2008.
On Wednesday, his running mate spoke of his family and childhood while also pledging a "turnaround" for America. On Wednesday, his running mate, Paul Ryan, spoke of his family and childhood while also pledging a "turnaround" for America.
But fact-checkers said there were a number of inaccuracies in Wisconsin congressman Ryan's speech.But fact-checkers said there were a number of inaccuracies in Wisconsin congressman Ryan's speech.
Mr Romney's wife, Ann, addressed the convention on Tuesday, making an appeal to female voters, a demographic with which the Republican candidate has had trouble connecting.Mr Romney's wife, Ann, addressed the convention on Tuesday, making an appeal to female voters, a demographic with which the Republican candidate has had trouble connecting.