Charleston, SC | Breaking News, Sports, WeatherRomney concedes to Gingrich in SC GOP Primary

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV)-- Mitt Romney took the stage in front of hundreds of supporters and thanked them for their help in taking second place in South Carolina.

"Thank you so very much," he said to the crowd. "You should hear it when we win!"

He went on to thank South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and his campaign staff and told the people of South Carolina that he owed them "so much."

But in the end, it was another candidate who walked away with the primary win.

"I want to congratulate speaker Gingrich for a hard fought race," said Romney. "Tomorrow we move on to Florida."

Romney then focused on Obama and how he feels we should fix the country saying that the stakes have never been higher and that this election is a "battle for the soul of America."

"I want to make federal government simpler, smaller, smarter and I will do it."

He promised to repeal Obamacare before going on to point out the shortcomings of his opponents.

"Our party can't be lead to victory by someone who has also never run a business."

Even though he's congratulated Gingrich for a win in South Carolina, Romney continues to look forward to the other primaries.

"I will compete in every state. We are going to win this nomination and defeat President Obama in November," he said. "The American people will be looking for a real choice in this campaign and I will provide it."

With the crowd chanting his name, Mitt Romney left the stage shaking hands and saying "Thank you."