Mitt Romney, a Republican, represents Utah in the U.S. Senate. For several years, many of us have recoiled as foundational American institutions have repeatedly been demeaned: The judiciary has been accused of racial bias; the media maligned as the enemy of the people; justice and intelligence agencies belittled; public health agencies dismissed; even our election system has been accused of being rigged. America works. America has worked for more than 200 years. The character of the American people deserves most of the credit. But close behind are our vital institutions.

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