Mitt Romney's remarks on the Obama inaugural speech.

" Barack Obama gave a speech from the middle. He once again is communicating that he intends to govern from the middle and not from the wing…It was a speech that could be offered by a leader from either party and that’s good. His themes extended well beyond partisan causes and drew upon American values and dealt with American challenges.

On a day like this, with an inauguration and the commencement of a new presidency, I think Americans come united. We want to see Barack Obama successful in combating terror, in helping strengthen the economy, in diverting Iran from its nuclear ambitions. We just join with common hope.

But down the road of course there will be differences of opinion and that is the blessing of democracy. Our system thrives by having a debate of alternative views. We’ll disagree with Barack Obama as he will with us but hopefully together we will act for the common good.

I think given the challenges we face today, the future of either party pales in comparison with the future of our country. I think partisans are burying their partisanship to take action that will strengthen action at a critical time."