IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Ann Romney: "I made a choice to stay home and raise five boys. Believe me, it was hard work."
Eric Fehrnstrom, a senior Romney aide, tweeted: "Obama adviser Hilary Rosen goes on #CNN to debut their new "kill Ann" strategy, and in the process insults hard-working moms."
Jim Messina, President Obama's campaign manager: "I could not disagree with Hilary Rosen any more strongly. Her comments were wrong and family should be off limits. She should apologize."
Hilary Rosen tweeted: "@AnnDRomney I am raising children too. But most young American women HAVE to BOTH earn a living AND raise children. You know that don't u?"
Rosen then tweeted: "@AnnDRomney Please know, I admire you. But your husband shouldn't say you are his expert on women and the economy. #HeNeedsMore"
Ann Romney, who has battled multiple sclerosis: "Look, I know what it's like to struggle. Maybe I haven't struggled as much financially as some people have. I can tell you and promise you that I have struggled in my life."
Obama strategist David Axelrod tweeted: "Disappointed in Hilary Rosen's comments about Ann Romney. They were inappropriate and offensive."
Michelle Obama tweeted: "Every mother works hard, and every woman deserves to be respected."
