Mitt Romney
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“If you’re playing in the U.S. Open and your opponent serves an ace, you congratulate him,”
Mitt Romney · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
Mitt Romney used a tennis analogy to explain the spirit of conceding to an opponent.
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New York Times
“I congratulated him: He had run an effective campaign.”
Mitt Romney · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
Mitt Romney described congratulating President Barack Obama after losing the 2012 election.
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New York Times
“not a hard call at all.”
Mitt Romney · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
Mitt Romney wrote in a text message that his concession call to President Barack Obama after the 2012 election was not difficult.
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New York Times
“I had long ago learned that that’s the nature of politics, business, sport, and life,”
Mitt Romney · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
Mitt Romney reflected on the nature of politics, business, sport, and life after his 2012 loss.
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New York Times