2008 Republican National Convention/Laura Bush and Cindy McCain's speech to the 2008 Republican National Convention
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| Delivered at the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN on 1 September 2008. |
Cindy McCain: Thank you. I am so honored and so proud to be standing next to Mrs. Bush as we work together – yes – as we work together to extend our support to relief efforts in the Gulf. As each of the Gulf Coast governors just expressed to us, their challenges will continue in the days ahead. I would ask that each one of us commit to join together to aid those in need as quickly as possible.
As John has been saying for the last several days: this is a time when we take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats. In that spirit, we’d like to ask that you go to a website called Cause Greater, or www.causegreater.com. That will allow all of us to aid those who have been affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Although the task of helping the region recover from this disaster is too large for any one individual or organization, together – together we can accomplish so much to help those who have been affected. This fund will play an important role in contributing to other relief efforts already underway.
Thank you.
Laura Bush: Americans – Americans are known for coming to the aid of their fellow citizens when crises such as these arise. Today, and in the coming days, let’s work together to provide those affected with the means to restore and rebuild their communities.
McCain: The charities listed on the screen behind us [1] have been identified by each of the Gulf Coast governors to accept donations of funds, clothing, and other necessary and much-needed supplies. As you can, and as you are willing, please support this important effort.
Thank you.
Bush: Thank you all, and God bless you. Thank you so much.
