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By BILL SHEA, Messenger staff writer
Mitt Romney believes the strength of the United States comes mostly from solid American families.
The Republican who wants to be president shared that belief with a Fort Dodge audience Thursday morning, and explained what he would do to build up families if he wins the White House.
‘‘I don’t think there’s any work that goes on in America that’s more important to our future as a nation than the work that goes on within the four walls of the American home,’’ the former Massachusetts governor said.
‘‘I want to see stronger families in America,’’ he told about 120 people who gathered in a building at the Decker Truck Line Inc. compound to hear him.
His plan to achieve the goal of stronger families includes good schools, health care and a drug-free environment. He didn’t offer any specifics on those topics, however.
Romney said he is concerned about pornography. He said if he becomes president, he’ll ‘‘make sure that every computer has an easy-to-engage filter to stop pornography.’’
He added that he would seek a ‘‘one strike and you’re ours’’ program for sexual predators convicted of preying on children. He said those offenders should be given a very long prison sentence and should be forced to wear an electronic monitoring device for the rest of their life after being released from prison.
He said marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman. And, he said, it should come before children.
While much of his speech focused on strengthening families, Romney also summed up the basics of his other plans for the country. They included:
• A line-item veto that would give the president the power to cut more spending;
• Low taxes;
• International trade on a ‘‘fair and level basis;’’
• 100,000 more troops and better equipment for the military;
• Better health care for veterans;
• Beefed up border security;
• Energy independence;
Romney was joined by his son, Josh, at the event.
While in Fort Dodge, Romney rented some locally made transportation. His campaign leased a Born Free Magna van made by Born Free Inc. of Humboldt for the trip to and from Fort Dodge Regional Airport. John Dodgen, president and chairman of Born Free, said he’ll offer to lease the candidate a similar vehicle if he wins the Republican nomination.
Although Romney’s appearance was at Decker Truck Line Inc., the company doesn’t support or endorse any candidate, according to Dale Decker, the firm’s industry and government relations director.
For more information contact Bill Shea at (515) 573-2141 or
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FORT DODGE, Iowa – At Iowa Motor Truck Association’s (IMTA) “Best of the Best” awards luncheon on September 26, 2007, Decker Truck Line, Inc. received top honors for their outstanding safety record during 2006 and 2007, in the General Commodities Division (over 10 million miles).
Jim Wilkins, Vice-President of Safety and Human Resources, accepted the award on behalf of the company at the IMTA Annual Management Conference in Coralville, Iowa.
As an award winner, Decker has excelled in all areas of the judging criteria with accident-free miles, superior safety ratings and an ongoing commitment to making safety a top priority.
The IMTA, Iowa Council of Safety Management and Great West Casualty Company, in cooperation with the American Trucking Association, sponsor the contest to promote safety in the state of Iowa.
Also, Marcia Goodale, Refrigerated/Dry Van Dispatcher, was nominated for Dispatcher of the Year and received a recognition plaque. Marcia has been with Decker Truck Line, Inc. for over five years and has 15 years overall experience in the trucking industry.
About Decker Truck Line, Inc:
Decker Truck Line, Inc., in business since 1931, is under sole ownership of Don Decker,with its corporate office in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Additional terminals are located in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Masury, Ohio; and Birmingham, Alabama. Decker is a diversified carrier transporting flatbed, refrigerated, and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.
For more information visit:www.driverdecker.com |
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To accommodate its growth and position itself to be on the cutting edge of technological improvements, as well as employee enhancements, The Decker Companies has constructed a new corporate headquarters facility in Fort Dodge.
In addition Decker has constructed new facilities at other locations and now has additional terminals in Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Alabama. Decker Truck line is proud to celebrate 75 years of service as a family owned business in the heart of the Midwest.
The company’s drivers, mechanics, management teams and staff members are the best in the business and work diligently to maintain Decker’s mission of being an industry leader in quality service. While the company celebrated its 75th anniversary, it looks forward to a bright future which promises further growth and continuing relationships with our loyal customers, some of whom have been served for the entire 75 year history of the company, as well as new customers who will join the Decker family.
The Decker Companies have 845 employees and 600 trucks on the road. The new corporate office resides on 234 acres and the building is 39,800 square feet.
In the fall of 2004 ground and site preparations began for the new corporate office. A ground breaking ceremony was held June 10th, 2005 and construction is now complete.
About Decker Truck Line, Inc:
Decker Truck Line Inc. is under sole ownership of Don Decker, with corporate offices in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Additional terminals are located in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Masury, Ohio; Birmingham, Alabama; and Hutchins, Texas. Decker is a diversified carrier, transporting flatbed, refrigerated and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.
For more information visit:www.drivedecker.com |
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