Romney to attend funeral for Pres. Hinckley

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Mitt Romney says he plans to attend the funeral of LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley.

The Republican presidential contender indicated his plans during a news conference Monday in Florida.

Romney says he'll miss the humility and wisdom of President Hinckley, who died Sunday night at the age of 97. Romney recalled meeting President Hinckley both when he worked as president of the Salt Lake Olympics Organizing Committee in 2002 and shortly before he announced his bid for the presidency.

Funeral plans for President Hinckley have not been announced.