I want to thank the President and the Republican Party for holding this event in my hometown, my father's hometown, my grandfather's and great grandfather's birthplace.
Just over 1,000 days ago, 2,605 of my neighbors were murdered at the World Trade Center -- men, women and children -- as they began their day on a brilliantly clear New York autumn morning, less than four miles from where I am now standing.
We will never forgive. Never forget. Never excuse!
At the end of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander of the South Pacific, said:
"It is my earnest hope - indeed the hope of all mankind - that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past, a world found upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish for freedom, tolerance and justice."
The hope he expressed then remains relevant today.
We are again engaged in a war that will define the future of humankind. Responding to attacks on our soil, America has led a coalition of countries against extremists who want to destroy our way of life and our values.
This is a war we did not seek.
This is a war waged against us.
This is a war to which we had to respond.
History shows that we are not imperialists . . .
but we are fighters for freedom and democracy.
Even though I am a well-recognized liberal on many issues confronting our society today, I find it ironic that many human rights advocates and outspoken members of my own entertainment community are often on the front lines to protest repression, for which I applaud them
but they are usually the first ones to oppose any use of force to take care of these horrors that they catalogue repeatedly.
Under the unwavering leadership of President Bush, the cause of freedom and democracy is being advanced by the courageous men and women serving in our Armed Services.
The President is doing exactly the right thing.
That is why we need this President at this time!
I am grateful for the chance to speak tonight to express my support for our Commander-in-Chief, for our brave troops, and for the vital cause which they have undertaken.
General Dwight Eisenhower's statement of 60 years ago is true today . . .
"United in this determination and with unshakable faith in the cause for which we fight, we will, with God's help, go forward to our greatest victory."
Thank you.
It still feels like yesterday to me!
This is a great report and those are great pictures. I am jealous and I hate you. :^)
I hope you pressed charges.
What was pretty scary was that a woman in my delegation was offered $10,000 for her credential by a man in New Jersey. The idiot was going to write her a check. The Secret Service and FBI took away my friend for questioning and she was really shaken up.
The check would have bounced. Should have demanded cash.
Um, I think you were about 20 blocks off if you were shopping for diamonds in Chinatown. :) The 'diamonds' they sell down there certainly don't come with a certificate of authenticity.
That wasn't nice :-(
If I were there, I would have carried you.
Great report, cant wait to see more pictures when they are ready.
Sorry to hear about the protestors, but I am not surprised. I miss living a bus ride from NYC, and glad you had a great time dispite the smelly pinkos there.
Woo Hoo! Awesome report. Glad you were able to make so many contacts during the convention. I hope the twit who dared rough you up is met with his due soon. He will be. :) It's Karma. :)
Good luck to you on your venture!
I am so sorry to hear some scum actually attacked you. That is disgusting. I am glad you are alright and that other people helped you. What cowardice to attack a woman.
I hope they throw the book at him and he can have plenty of time to reconsider things as he rots in jail.
Thanks so much! I loved the pics that BWB posted while you were at the convention!
Thanks for the report, HLL! AWESOME!! I am interested in seeing the other pics when you post them. If it isnt too much trouble, I'd be grateful for a ping! BTW thanks for running for office. May God bless you and guide you in your campaign.
Hey dl...werent you an alternate delegate? Have you written up a report yet?
Thank you, HLL, you are breath-takingly talented. I checked out your website, too. Honestly, your work is outstanding. Thank you for bringing the convention (and GOP) to me in a way that was simply exceptional.
Anne (aka N. Beaujon)
Excellent and facinating report! Can you tell us what people were saying after the President's speech? What was the reaction of the delegates?
Too bad you didn't have the drumstick with you to poke your commie assailant in the eye! Great report!
Thanks for the first-hand report.
Made me feel like I was there with you with the way you painted a picture with your words.
Wow, what a week. Wonderful report, loved the pictures.
Sounds like a fabulous week, I'm green with envy. It was so great on TV, I can only imagine how great it was to be there in person.
I hope the little weenie who tried to rough you up, gets his butt landed in jail, but more importantly, I hope you got some great jewelry !!! Let's keep things in perspective. LOL
Thank you for the report. I hope you are all right after that trashy leftist attacked you.
very cool. you'll (not) be pleased to know all the libs in the media refrained from covering the protestors (lest the public see their vileness in full) and, instead, would periodically comment about how "peaceful" and wonderful the protestors were.
Wphile and I were both at John McCain's party. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet you.
Lawgirl had a great time.
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