Inclusive Document Promoting Bold Leadership NEW YORK - Platform Committee Chairman U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D. (R-TN) today hailed approval by the delegates at Madison Square Garden of the Republican Platform. Governor Bill Owens (R-CO) and Congresswoman Melissa Hart (R-PA) served as co-chairs of the committee. The Platform Committee met throughout last week to draft and approve the text of the Republican Platform. It requires approval from the convention delegates. "This platform is the product of a transparent and inclusive process. America needs leadership that focuses on ensuring our safety, defeating terrorism, providing health security, strengthening our economy,...