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There has been a lot of criticism of the inauguration speech, some saying that it was just a campaign speech, uninspiring, not the kind of hopeful, memorable speech the world was hoping for. "It was his intention to be sober. It was not a speech designed to elicit roars from a crowd," ABC's Political Consultant Steve Roberts told Grant and Amanda this morning. "These could have been bits of advice your grandmother told you - work hard, be honest, do the right thing." And now - it's time to get to work. "That's the point exactly," Steve said. Click here to hear more from Steve.
President Obama begins his day witha prayer service at the National Cathedral, a service at which leaders of the LDS church will be present. Following that, he's got meetings with economic and military advisors throughout the day. ABC White House Correspondent Ann Compton talked to Utah's Morning News from the White House this morning. She talked about Robert Gibbs, the new press secretary, holding his first press conference this afternoon. Gibbs said when he got to his office yesterday afternoon, he could still smell the fresh paint. Click here to hear the interview with Ann.
