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McCain Accepts Nomination -- Supporters go Wild!

Session 4 Thursday, September 4, 200 -- 6:20 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. CDT

Sen. John McCain formally accepted the Republican
nomination for president Thursday night in
St. Paul, Minn.

4Watch Video of Sen. John McCain's speech on
Thursday night.
4Watch Videos of other major speakers on
Thursday night.

4Read full text of speech

Sarah Palin joins John McCain on podium following his acceptance speech. Click on thumbnail photos to enlarge

Lee Ellis is an alternate delegate to the GOP National Convention In St. Paul from the 9th District. He grew up in Commerce and now lives in Forsyth County. This is a MUST read. THANK YOU, LEE!!

Cumming man, McCain shared
POW experience. Ellis celebrating his old friend at GOP convention.
Read article in AJC

By AARON GOULD SHEININ

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Happy Georgia Delegates on the Floor Thursday night!

Photos in this section from AJC
( I was so far away high in the Alternate section that my zoom could not reach
the Georgia Delegation section very well -- Bettye Chambers Photo Page Developer)

Left click on thumbnail photos to enlarge

4Delegate Josh Turner of White county has a daily blog and some photos at
www.joshturneronline.com/daily_blog.htm

Gov. Sarah Palin joins
John McCain at the
end of his speech

Todd and Sarah
Pain with Cindy
and John McCain
as crowd goes
wild

1. Jubilant Texas delegation with Viva McCain signs 2. PEACE and COUNTRY FIRST two favorite signs! 3. PALIN POWER signs were very popular 4. Julianne Thompson and Bill Reynolds of Gwinnett County

5. Kevin Harris, 9th District Chairman displays the sign of the night - Straight Talk! 6. Real American Hero and Hispanics for McCain signs 7. Alternate Delegates - Mary Lou Berghel of Habersham county
on right 8, Crowd goes wild at the end of the McCain speech when the Palins join him.

On the Road to Victory 2008!

Update: 2008 Republican National Convention
Announces Program for Thursday

Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Joe Gibbs and Brian Clay Added to Program

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the full program of events for Thursday, Sept. 4. The evening’s program will feature John McCain’s speech accepting the Republican Party’s nomination for the presidency. Among the other speakers participating in this evening’s program are Gov. Tim Pawlenty (Minn.), former Gov. Tom Ridge (Penn.), U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) and Mrs. Cindy McCain. The speakers’ remarks will reflect the convention’s overall theme, "Country First," and the theme for Thursday’s events, which is "peace."

This release serves as an update to the schedule that was announced earlier today. Gov. Jon Huntsman (Utah), Joe Gibbs and Brian Clay have been added to the schedule below.

Participants are listed below and organized by hour of participation:

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Entertainment (Music): Al Williams
Entertainment (Monologue): James McEachin
Call to Order, Introduction of Colors: Republican National Committee Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan
Presentation of Colors: Fort Snelling Joint Services Color Guards
Pledge of Allegiance: Olympians Ryan Berube, Mitch Gaylord, Brittany Hayes, Barbra Higgins, Larsen Jensen, Elle Logan, Marcus McElhenney and John Naber
Singing of the National Anthem: Trace Adkins
Invocation: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Speaker: U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (Okla.)
Speaker: Erik Paulsen
Speaker: Jay Love
Speaker: Charlie Summers
Speaker: Aaron Schock
Speaker: David Cappiello
Speaker: U.S. Sen. John Ensign (Nev.)
Video: "Country First: Peace," with narration by Robert Duvall
Speaker: Gov. Jon Huntsman (Utah)
Statement of Rule Regarding Vice Presidential Nomination; Recognition of Delegates Making Motions; and Adoption and Announcement of Nominee: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.)
Speaker: Maria Cino, President and CEO of the 2008 Republican National Convention
Speaker: U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.)
Speaker: The Honorable Rosario Marin

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Speaker: Joe Watkins
Speaker: U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (Fla.)
Speaker: Gov. Tim Pawlenty (Minn.)
Speaker with Video: Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (Tenn.)
Speaker: Lt. Gen. Carol Mutter, USMC (Ret.)
Speaker: U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback (Kan.)
Speaker: U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin (Okla.)
Video: "World Stood Still"
Speaker: Joe Gibbs
Speaker: Brian Clay

8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Speaker: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.)
Video: "Vice Presidential Nominee Governor Sarah Palin"
Speaker: Former Gov. Tom Ridge (Penn.)
Video: "America’s Place in the World"
Speaker: Mrs. Cindy McCain

9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Video: "Senator John McCain"
Speaker: Presidential Nominee John McCain

10 p.m. to Conclusion

Floor Demonstration, Balloon Drop, McCain and Palin Families on Stage
Introduction of Presiding Officer: U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio)
Benediction: Pastor Dan Yeary
Introduction of Delegate for Motion, Adoption and Adjournment: U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio)

About the Republican National Convention
The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from Sept. 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the four-day event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.GOPConvention2008.com and join our social network sites on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
PEACE

"I know it is incumbent on America, more than any other nation on earth, to lead in building the foundations for a stable and enduring peace, a peace built on the strength of our commitment to it, on the transformative ideals on which we were founded, on our ability to see around the corner of history, and on our courage and wisdom to make hard choices."

– John McCain, March 28, 2008

Today’s program will reflect John McCain’s vision of an America in pursuit of peace and seen as a beacon of goodwill and hope throughout the world.
Under a McCain administration, America will be safer and more secure.
John McCain understands – in a way that few others can fathom – the challenges that America faces in the world and the sacrifices needed to defend our freedom.
- In his almost 30-year career of elected service, he has traveled the world extensively and met with numerous world leaders.
- He has been to Iraq eight times and Afghanistan four times.
John McCain will modernize and enlarge the size of our armed forces and strengthen our relationships with key allies.
- A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he has been a leading voice for policies and initiatives that give our men and women in uniform the resources they need to complete the mission.
Having been the leading advocate of the “surge” strategy for years and in the face of overwhelming criticism, John McCain has proven he is prepared to do what is needed to achieve victory in Iraq.
John McCain believes that radical Islamic extremism is the transcendent challenge of the 21st century – and he will defeat it.
- He voted to authorize the president to use all necessary and appropriate force against terrorists and the nations that aid them.
- John McCain voted for the Patriot Act, which has equipped law enforcement with the tools needed to combat terrorism here at home.
John McCain will ensure our men and women in uniform are properly equipped and adequately funded for the mission – and honored for their service.
- John McCain voted for unrestricted funding to make sure our troops had the equipment and resources they need to win the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
As the only remaining superpower, America has an obligation to help the world’s most vulnerable citizens. A McCain administration will honor our commitments to Iraq and Afghanistan, help promote peace and eradicate disease in Africa, and participate in global trade talks to lower barriers and stabilize the global food supply.
- As a former chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, John McCain has substantial experience with tough trade and global economic issues.
A McCain administration will promote religious freedom, combat human trafficking, and protect the rights of women and children.
A John McCain administration will strengthen our relationships with key allies and ensure we pursue foreign policies that put “Country First.” It will:
- Achieve victory in Iraq
- Prevent Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons
- Fund the military through the regular appropriations process, not through an “emergency supplemental”
- Develop and deploy theater and national missile defense systems
- Reform the defense procurement process
- Support a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians
- Reject unconditional presidential summits with dictators
- Seek a relationship with China based on overlapping interests while standing up for our values
- Strongly encourage the restoration of democratic institutions in Russia
- Establish an Inter-Agency Task Force on Human Trafficking to increase cooperation and communication between all government agencies
John McCain is a proven leader with the experience needed to be a strong and effective commander-in-chief. He will secure the peace for future generations.