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Mitt Romney Meet and Greet Manchester, NH 12/27/07 TRANSCRIPT: MRS. ROMNEY: "[...] And it had been a real battle for me. Which I was able to actually overcome. When the Olympic torch was running around the country, Mitt decided to have it as a theme of heroes. There were wonderful stories all across the country of people taking that torch and running that 1/5 of a mile. Wonderful, heart-warming, encouraging stories all across the country. And then when it came time for the torch to be run into Salt Lake City. Instead of Mitt running the torch, which he should have done. He chose me as his hero, to run the torch. And I could barely had walked that torch the three years before, but it was with a great deal of emotion, that my sons were running next to me and my husband handed that torch off to me, and ran by my side for that 1/5th of a mile into Salt Lake City. And so sometimes I think life can be interesting, you feel sometimes like you are jumping off a cliff without a parachute, which is how I felt when we went out there. But to know that I had loved ones that supported me, and people that were there by my side, really made all the difference in the world. And so, I can attest to Mitt's character, he's been there with me in the hardest times, in fun times, been there as a father, as a husband to my children. And you know, we've been through a lot, and been strengthened by it but also encouraged by all the experiences we've had in our lives. Recognizing that sometimes life can be difficult but there are usually friends then that can catch you and pull you aside and help you and make it all ok. That's what he's been to me. And so, on the personal side, I certainly value him as my best friend, as my husband. But I also have seen him demonstrate those same qualities of steadfastness in everything that he's done." LABEL: MR NH 12-27 (JC#43) CRZZ -- ClipA To download a high res version of this clip, VISIT: https://issuealliance.box.net/shared/zom1rga8xj To download the full campaign event, VISIT: http://issuealliance.box.net/shared/rik5o78bbb