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2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Howard Dean, Chair of the Democratic Party, Former Governor of Vermont
August 29, 2008The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Howard Dean at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, August 28, 2008: Not too long ago, many of us wanted to know what happened to our party. We were on the short end of the last two elections. We were in the minority in the House and Senate. But we had hope. A plan: "Show up." We knew if we knocked on doors and told people what we believe, they would respect us and vote for us. That's exactly what you did. And because you did, today, our party competes in all 50 states.
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