2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Joe Watkins

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Below is the text of additional 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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JOE WATKINS

Ladies and Gentleman, I'm Joe Watkins from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

I've traveled the world on business toEurope,Africa, theMiddle East and Asia.

    But nothing compares with these United States of America.
    This place is special, our people are special.
    We are blessed to live in the greatest country on earth.
    But do you know what makes us special? It's our generosity of spirit.

Each night you've been asked to remember the people of the Gulf Coast who were put in harm's way by recent hurricanes. Tonight, it's my turn to make that same plea.

In the spirit of John McCain's powerful belief in the good of America and his determination to restore its greatness, we take time to remember those in need.

He has sounded the call.

He has set the standard.

It is up to us to give what we can, in our thoughts, in our prayers, in our time ... and in our dollars.

On Monday, Laura Bush and Cindy McCain asked us to support our fellow Americans in the Gulf States facing Hurricane Gustav.

In the coming days, our neighbors in the southern states ofFlorida,South Carolina, andNorth Carolina are facing similar -- and possibly more serious - - challenges.

We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers. And we can also act.

On the screen behind me, we have listed two websites www.aidmatrix.com and www.causegreater.com. Please log on and make a commitment to help.

You can also text the American Red Cross at GIVE 2 HELP.

That number is 448-322-4375.

When you leave here tonight, don't leave behind the people of the Gulf States or those along the Eastern seaboard who may be affected by coming storms.

    Continue giving.
    Continue volunteering.
    Continue caring.
    We leave this convention with outstanding nominees.

Let's also leave with a renewed spirit of community and country that will last long after our convention and long after the election of John McCain.

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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