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Tonight's program featured speeches by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Governor Sarah Palin (AK) who officially accepted the nomination to be the Republican Vice Presidential nominee. Senator John McCain, who earlier in the evening secured the nomination for President, made a surprise appearance after Governor Palin's remarks to thunderous applause from the standing room only crowd.
Noted business leaders Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina spoke about the value and promise of a McCain administration. Former Governor Mitt Romney said, "Just like you, there has never been a day when I was not proud to be an American. We inherited the greatest nation in the history of the earth. It is our burden and privilege to preserve it, to renew its spirit so that its noble past is prologue to its glorious future. To this we are all dedicated and I firmly believe by the providence of the Almighty, that we will succeed. President McCain and Vice President Palin will keep America as it has always been - the hope of the world."
Former Governor Mike Huckabee reminded attendees of why he is a Republican, saying "I'm not a Republican because I grew up rich, but because I didn't want to spend the rest of my life poor, waiting for the government to rescue me."
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani provided clear examples of Governor Palin's leadership. "Governor Palin represents a new generation. She's already one of the most successful governors in America - and the most popular. And she already has more executive experience than the entire Democratic ticket. She's led a city and a state. She's reduced taxes and government spending. And she's actually done something about moving America toward energy independence - taking on the oil companies while encouraging more energy exploration here at home. Taxpayers have an advocate in Sarah Palin - she even sold the former governor's private plane on E-Bay."
Governor Palin accepted the Republican Vice Presidential nomination to a standing ovation and responded with a well received speech where she said, "I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I've learned quickly, these past few days, that if you're not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country."
"Here's how I look at the choice Americans face in this election. In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change."
Entertainment after Senator McCain's appearance was provided by country music star John Rich, who performed his new song "Raisin' McCain."
Remarks by the Presumptive Vice Presidential
Nominee Sarah Palin
Wrong Reform & Wrong Reason
Speech by Rudy Giuliani
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Call to Order
Country First Video
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President McCain's First 100 Days
Meg Whitman
Former eBay President and CEO
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2013 in America: President McCain's First Term
Carly Fiorina
Former HP Chairman and CEO
(VIDEO | BIO | SPEECH)
Michael Steele
GOPAC Chairman
(VIDEO | BIO | SPEECH)
Country First
Mitt Romney
Former Governor (MA)
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Right Reform & Right Reason
Mike Huckabee
Former Governor (AR)
(VIDEO | BIO | SPEECH)
Wrong Reform & Wrong Reason
Rudy Giuliani
Former New York City Mayor
(VIDEO | BIO | SPEECH)
Governor Sarah Palin
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