You Olympians, however, know you didn't get here solely on your own power. For most of you, loving parents, sisters or brothers, encouraged your hopes, coaches guided, communities built venues in order to organize competitions. All Olympians stand on the shoulders of those who lifted them.

Speech at the Opening Ceremonies at the 2002 Winter Olympics, quoted in Montanaro, Domenico (July 23, 2012). "Romney to Olympians: 'You didn't get here solely on your own'". NBC News. Retrieved on 2012-07-24.