DES MOINES - On Friday, Mitt Romney mocked the President's plan to keep teachers in the classroom and to put fire fighters and cops to work protecting our communities in Council Bluffs, IA. With Romney's announcement yesterday that he will return to the state next week, State Rep. Tyler Olson responded to Mitt Romney's job elimination plan.
Watch a video of Mitt Romney's comments on Friday HERE.
"I talk to Iowans every day and they are thankful for the service and sacrifice of our police, firefighters, and teachers who working tirelessly to make sure every Iowan has a shot at the American Dream and the opportunity to live in a safe, prosperous community. These are hard-working folks who want to make their cities and towns a better place by teaching our children and responding in times of crisis. President Obama is focused on getting more Iowans back to work, putting more money into the pockets of those who are working and creating an economy that's built to last. An important part of the President's jobs plan would put more first responders on our streets and teachers in our classrooms.
"On Friday, in a stunning moment of candor right here in Iowa, Mitt Romney mocked that idea. He said we need to 'cut back on government and help the American people' - suggesting teachers, police officers and firefighters don't help the American people, do unnecessary jobs, or make essential contributions to our communities. Everyone but Mitt Romney knows that without teachers, police officers and firefighters doing their jobs our communities can't function.
"Mitt Romney will need to explain to firefighters, teachers, policemen and all Iowans when he returns to the state next week why he plans to cut their jobs just like he did in Massachusetts, undermining our recovery and hurting the middle class. Romney Economics didn't work then and it won't work now. We know that firefighters, policemen, and teachers are the backbone of successful communities and Romney suggesting they aren't vital to our well-being is just another example of how out of touch he is with Iowa's priorities."
