PROVO -
Employees and stake holders of APX Alarm welcomed former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney to their new state-of-the-art headquarters' grand opening. Romney, however, had more on his mind than a simple ribbon-cutting.
"I wish they were here instead, seeing how jobs are actually created not just talking about it, not just wondering how government can make things better but instead seeing how jobs in this economy are actually created in the private sector with real businesses that create and improve livelihoods," said Romney to a throng of Provo supporters who gathered outside the APX business building.
Romney was in Provo to attend a ribbon-cutting for the Provo-based business, a private business he says is an example of what best creates jobs in the U.S. The former venture capitalist was speaking to a large gathering of ceremony attendants, which may be likened to preaching to his choir. Romney has a large fan base in Utah, especially in the deep red region of Utah County. His Mormon faith also adds to the welcome he receives in Provo, where nearly 90 percent of city residents share the same religious beliefs.
Romney took time commending APX's CEO, Todd Pederson, for his success and innovation, but moreover to speak out against president Obama's stimulus plan, calling it a "miscalculated failure."
When asked if things would have been better had he been elected president, Gov. Romney replied: "I can't speculate on how things would be bright and different, but I certainly wouldn't have put in place the stimulus that Barack Obama crafted."
Romney said that president Obama's "failures" are likely due to his lack of experience in the private sector, which he says is also the case for Sen. Reid and House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi.
Romney would not comment on whether he was going to make another run for the presidency in 2012. He says his priority is getting those he sees as good candidates elected in 2010, including U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert.
FOX 13's Candice Gale has more.
"I wish they were here instead, seeing how jobs are actually created not just talking about it, not just wondering how government can make things better but instead seeing how jobs in this economy are actually created in the private sector with real businesses that create and improve livelihoods," said Romney to a throng of Provo supporters who gathered outside the APX business building.
Romney was in Provo to attend a ribbon-cutting for the Provo-based business, a private business he says is an example of what best creates jobs in the U.S. The former venture capitalist was speaking to a large gathering of ceremony attendants, which may be likened to preaching to his choir. Romney has a large fan base in Utah, especially in the deep red region of Utah County. His Mormon faith also adds to the welcome he receives in Provo, where nearly 90 percent of city residents share the same religious beliefs.
Romney took time commending APX's CEO, Todd Pederson, for his success and innovation, but moreover to speak out against president Obama's stimulus plan, calling it a "miscalculated failure."
When asked if things would have been better had he been elected president, Gov. Romney replied: "I can't speculate on how things would be bright and different, but I certainly wouldn't have put in place the stimulus that Barack Obama crafted."
Romney said that president Obama's "failures" are likely due to his lack of experience in the private sector, which he says is also the case for Sen. Reid and House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi.
Romney would not comment on whether he was going to make another run for the presidency in 2012. He says his priority is getting those he sees as good candidates elected in 2010, including U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert.
FOX 13's Candice Gale has more.
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