Mitt Romney meanwhile spoke at an American Legion hall in Springfield, Virginia, not far from the Pentagon. Romney criticized Obama over potential defense cuts and vowed to maintain U.S. military power.

Mitt Romney: “We’re going to make sure and restore the principles this nation was built upon of freedom and opportunity. We’re going to make sure and restore our economy and put people back to work, get rising take-home pay again. And we’re going to make sure we have a military that is second to none. I will do those things. I look forward to being the commander-in-chief, to being able to keep this nation strong. I make that commitment to you. I need your help. We’ve got to win in Virginia. I need your help to get the veterans here. We’ll keep America the hope of the earth. Thank you so very much.”