September 03, 2008

This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. The governor's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin - Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States... I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend America. I accept the challenge of a tough fight in this election... against confident opponents ... at a crucial hour for our country.
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This evening Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee, will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Excerpts from the governor's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. On her experience as a public servant: "I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids' public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn't need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities." Full release

Howard Dean's cross country "Register for Change" bus tour will continue to campaign through the Midwest this week. After a stop in Milwaukee, WI earlier today the tour heads to Madison, WI this afternoon. Tomorrow, the tour makes stops in Minnesota -- host state of the Republican National Convention -- before heading to Iowa and Missouri Friday and Saturday. Full release

On the heels of President Bush passing the torch to the one candidate who has consistently promised more of the same failed Bush policies, the Democratic National Committee today launched a new website called http://www.JustMoreOfTheSame.com. The website features web videos and research on John McCain's support for the Bush agenda and his promise of more of the same, including McCain bragging about voting for the Bush agenda more than 90 percent of the time and noting that he agrees with President Bush on the transcendent issues of the day. The site also shows President Bush returning the favor, saying he'll do whatever it takes to help John McCain win and calling him the best candidate to "carry forth his agenda." Even President Bush knows that John McCain wouldn't change Bush's economic policies. Full release

The following was released today by the 2008 Republican National Convention: This evening former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will address the 2008 Republican National Convention. Governor Romney will expand on the convention's overall theme, "Country First," and the theme for today's program, which is "reform," as he discusses John McCain's ability to repair Washington's partisan environment and restrain the unchecked growth of the federal government. Excerpts from the governor's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. On the need to change the culture of government in Washington: "We need change all right -- change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington -- throw out the big government liberals and elect John McCain." Full release

Hurricane Gustav created a critical need for overnight shelters, food supplies and emotional support. To swiftly respond following Gustav's landfall along the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross moved disaster relief supplies that were pre-positioned near Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama for hurricane season 2008. Full release

The Republican National Committee (RNC) restarted the countdown clock since Joe Biden's last gaffe on September 3, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. ET - the approximate time at which the Democrat vice presidential nominee and chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee again mixed up military "battalions" with "brigades." Full release

Today, the 2008 Republican National Convention is partnering with Target, FedEx and the American Red Cross to assemble and send 80,000 "comfort packages" to residents affected by Hurricane Gustav. There will be a walk-through of the "comfort package" assembly center, which has been established in the Minneapolis Convention Center, at 2:00 p.m. Full release

House Republicans will press for Democrat leaders to put forward a sensible solution to address the growing energy crisis following Speaker Pelosi's decision to allow Congress to take a five-week paid vacation without addressing the energy crisis. They will highlight John McCain's proven record of bipartisanship when addressing issues of national necessity. Full release

Pajamas Media (http://www.pajamasmedia.com) announced today the creation of Pajamas TV (PJTV), a new Internet-based TV network (http://www.pjtv.com). The service debuted on Monday with coverage of the Republican National Convention from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Full release

With the 2008 Republican National Convention entering its second day, Coca-Cola (NYSE: CCE) has provided the thousands of delegates, elected officials and members of the media attending the convention with several opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle. Full release

The stirring story of a fallen U.S. Navy SEAL was poignantly recounted during the second night of the 2008 Republican National Convention. A short film honoring the life and service of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was shown to delegates and attendees at the Xcel Energy Center. The film received a standing ovation. Full release

Below is the text of U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's (Conn.) remarks to the 2008 Republican National Convention this evening. The text is embargoed until delivery. The text will be available later tonight on the 2008 Republican National Convention's media portal at portal.GOPConvention2008.com under "Speeches." U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman (Conn.) - Thank you for that warm welcome. I am honored to be here. We meet tonight in the wake of a terrible storm that has hit the Gulf Coast but that hurts all of us, because we are all members of our larger American family. Full release

Below is the text of former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson's (Tenn.) remarks to the 2008 Republican National Convention this evening. The text is embargoed until delivery. The text will be available later tonight on the 2008 Republican National Convention's media portal at portal.GOPConvention2008.com under "Speeches." Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson - Tonight our thoughts are still with our friends and fellow citizens in the Gulf Coast area, and our thanks go to those who have worked so hard to keep them safe. There can be no more important work than this. Full release

Following is a transcript of the remarks by President Bush to the Republican National Convention: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Laura. Good evening. As you know, my duties have me here in Washington tonight to oversee the federal government's efforts to help citizens recover from Hurricane Gustav. We are thankful that the damage in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast was less than many had feared. Full release

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