FOXNews.com: Romney to Talk Family Values

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Romney to Talk Family Values May 12th 2012, 15:18 Mitt Romney is set to deliver a commencement speech Saturday at Liberty University, a big test for the likely GOP presidential candidate who will be challenged to win over tepid evangelical voters. Romney, a Mormon, will deliver the speech at the largest Christian college in the world and the heart of conservative Virginia. Though the speech follows President Obama's recent announcement that he personally supports gay marriage, Romney will largely steer clear of the issue and religion and focus instead on the value of family, hard work and commitment, according to excerpts from his speech. The excerpts from the keynote address at the Lynchburg, Va., school, founded by Baptist and TV evangelist Jerry Falwell, suggest Romney also intends to appeal to the graduating class along with their families and others by sticking to the argument that he is the best candidate to improve the economy "For you and so many young Americans, our current troubles can be discouraging," Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, says in prepared remarks. "Millions wait on the day when there are jobs for everyone willing to work, and opportunities to match your hopes and your goals.  But don't lose heart, because that day is coming." Though Romney won the 2012 Virginia primary, social conservative GOP candidate Rick Santorum, who pulled off several primary victories in the South before exiting the race, was not on the ballot. "The best cultural assets are values as basic as personal responsibility, the dignity of hard work, and, above all, the commitments of family," Romney also says in the prepared remarks. "Take those away, or take them for granted, and so many things can go wrong in a life.  Keep them strong, and so many things will go right." Though Romney urged the graduates to work hard, he also reminded them to strike a balance. "I have never once regretted missing any experience or opportunity in business in order to be with my wife and five sons," he said the in prepared remarks. "Regrets usually come the other way around, from missing moments with your children that don't come again."

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