Mitt Romney's point in this speech he made was that open religion is very essential to the success of America. He isn't suggesting that it be imposed on people, but he is stating that the nation was indeed founded with the influence of our Creator, so faith and religious toleration is something that America is losing, and we are hurting because of it.
Romney gets the audience's attention by using pathos at the beginning of his speech, describing how Americans have always been willing to fight for their freedom. It tugs at our heartstrings and is very effective.
He uses logos throughout the speech, as a support to the emotion he compels in us. At the very end of his speech, he describes the First Continental Congress. He uses this as a final fact to support his point- that America was founded on religion and needs to remain tolerable of religion.
As far as ethos goes, Mitt Romney was running for president. He commanded a lot of attention and had authority just because he was on the one speaking. It also helped that he knows history and politics well, and is also a man of faith, so he was knowledgeable about most everything he was speaking of.
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