Live coverage: Mitt Romney introduces VP pick Paul Ryan at USS Wisconsin

Romney: Ryan "doesn't demonize his opponents." "I don't know of anyone who doesn't respect his character and judgment."

— joshbranson (@joshbranson) August 11, 2012

ROMNEY-RYAN: "Paul Ryan works in Eashignton, but his beliefs remain firmly rooted in Janesville, WIs.," says Romney. #mapoli

— Glen Johnson (@globeglen) August 11, 2012

Romney on Ryan: Paul combines firm principles with a practical concern for getting things done.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

"Paul and I are beginning on journey" – Romney

— Sarah Boxer (@Sarah_Boxer) August 11, 2012

Romney: We will return work to welfare.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

Romney: We'll get that started by repealing and replacing Obamacare.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

ROMNEY-RYAN: Romney goes right at it, saying by addressing budget problems, the duo will protect Medicare. #mapoli

— Glen Johnson (@globeglen) August 11, 2012

As Romney announces Ryan, dogs at his house start barking.

— John Dickerson (@jdickerson) August 11, 2012

And did Romney just say Join me in welcoming the next President of the United States?

— Mickey Boardman (@AskMrMickey) August 11, 2012

Romney accidentally introduces Ryan as "the next president of the United States, Paul Ryan."

— Ginger Gibson (@GingerGibson) August 11, 2012

Romney on Ryan: "Every now and then, I make a mistake. But I did not make a mistake with this guy!"

— WFAA TV (@wfaachannel8) August 11, 2012

ROMNEY-RYAN: Big embrace and handshake at center stage… #mapoli

— Glen Johnson (@globeglen) August 11, 2012

Ryan: Governor Romney is the man for this moment. And he and I share one commitment: We will restore the greatness of this country.

— Francesca Chambers (@fran_chambers) August 11, 2012

"Mitt Romney is a leader with the skills, the background and the character that this country needs." -Ryan #RomneyRyan2012

— Eye on Politics (@EyeOnPolitics) August 11, 2012

"I'm surrounded by the people I love. I love you, too."– Ryan

— Eddie Scarry (@eScarry) August 11, 2012

Romney's son @Matt_Romney stands next to @AnnDRomney watching Ryan speak

— Sarah Boxer (@Sarah_Boxer) August 11, 2012

@Paul Ryan, "Let me say a word about the man, Mitt Romney is about to replace."

— RPL (@smartinnj) August 11, 2012

"Whatever the explanations, whatever the excuses, this is a record of failure." – Ryan

— Adam Wagner (@AdamWagner1990) August 11, 2012

"We find ourselves in a nation facing debt, doubt, and despair." – Paul Ryan

— †ruthcry (@TruthCrier) August 11, 2012

Ryan on Obama: we can't afford four more years of this.

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) August 11, 2012

Ryan: "High unemployment, declining incomes and crushing debt is not a new normal. It's the result of misguided policies."

— Brandon Kiser (@Kiser) August 11, 2012

The next VP pic.twitter.com/sM1thmpP

— Reince Priebus (@Reince) August 11, 2012

Ryan: "We're in a difficult and dangerous moment."

— Sarah Boxer (@Sarah_Boxer) August 11, 2012

Ryan speech: "If you have a small business, you DID build that" http://t.co/agBQM2CS

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) August 11, 2012

Ryan: America is on the wrong track.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

Ryan: Mitt Romney has shown himself to be a man of achievement, excellence and integrity.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

Ryan: America is more than just a place, though. It's an idea.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

Ryan 'Our rights came from nature and god, not government" gets big cheers. "That's who we are, that's how we built this country."

— Ginger Gibson (@GingerGibson) August 11, 2012

Ryan: this country "promises equal opportunity, not equal outcomes."

— T.J. Holmes (@tjholmes) August 11, 2012

Ryan: "We won't duck the tough issues; we will lead. We won't blame others; we will take responsibility."

— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) August 11, 2012

Ryan: We won’t replace our founding principles, we will reapply them.

— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 11, 2012

Ryan: We will honor you, our fellow citizens, by giving you the right and opportunity to make the choice.

— Adam Henry (@viewofadam) August 11, 2012

Ryan concludes speech:"We will unite America, and get this done." Then Kid Rock's "Born Free" plays….

— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) August 11, 2012