Terming the past policies wrong, he said, “It was irresponsible. And it plunged our economy into a crisis that put millions out of work, saddled us with more debt, and left innocent, hard-working Americans holding the bag.” However, his promise was, “No, we will not go back to an economy weakened by outsourcing, bad debt, and phony financial profits.”

His blueprint for an economy that’s built to last was to build an economy on  - American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.

Beginning with manufacturing, he said, “We have a huge opportunity, at this moment, to bring manufacturing back. But we have to seize it. Tonight, my message to business leaders is simple: Ask yourselves what you can do to bring jobs back to your country, and your country will do everything we can to help you succeed.” His promise was, “We’re also making it easier for American businesses to sell products all over the world. I will go anywhere in the world to open new markets for American products. Our workers are the most productive on Earth, and if the playing field is level, I promise you - America will always win.”