Romney concedes, thanks supporters

(L-R) Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, wife, Ann Romney, Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), wife, Janna Ryan, and family walk off of the stage after conceding the presidency during Romney's campaign election night event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on Nov. 7, 2012, in Massachusetts.

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