2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Erik Paulsen

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Below is the text of remarks that will be delivered as part of the 2008 Republican National Convention's program this evening. The text is "as prepared for delivery" and it is embargoed until delivery. Full text will also be available later tonight on the 2008 Republican National Convention's media portal at portal.GOPConvention2008.com under "Speeches."

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    ERIK PAULSEN

I join the many friendly Minnesotans you've already met in welcoming you to our great state!

I am Erik Paulsen, and I am running for Congress inMinnesota's third district.

This convention gives us a great chance to reflect on who we are as a party and why America needs our leadership.

I am one of a new generation of Republican reformers, ready to transform our founding principles into sound public policy.

Our pro-growth ideas -- lower taxes, free trade, open markets, smarter government, and education reform --will create jobs, jump-start the economy, lower gas prices, reduce health care costs, and boost our competitiveness in the global economy.

I am running for one main reason: Congress is broken, and I want to help fix it.

Congress seems to want to spend more and tax more and has done a poor job of addressing the federal budget deficit.

And, if elected, I will not only do my part in Congress, I will work to re-acquaint my own party with the principle of fiscal responsibility.

We are on the verge of new leadership for our nation.

Our next president, John McCain, with the help of a new generation of Republican reformers, will restore the people's confidence in Republican leadership.

Working together, we will grow our economy and put our fiscal house in order.

Working together, we can provide an America that will give my four daughters - and the sons and daughters of all Americans - hope for the future.

Working together, we can create an America that leaves no one behind, but builds an opportunity for all.

Thank you. God bless you, and God bless America.

About the Republican National Convention

The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held atSaint 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, and YouTube.

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