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The Star Spangled Banner Words Written by Francis Scott Key Music by John Stafford Smith O’ say can you see by the dawn’s early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight o’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. • The Pledge of Allegiance Words by Francis Bellamy I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. • Flag Etiquette During the rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present, except those in uniform, should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
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2012 Republican National Convention Program Officials
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee Alec Poitevint Chairman, Committee on Arrangements Sharon Day Co-Chairman, Republican National Committee Bill Harris Chief Executive Officer Russ Schriefer Chairman, Program Advisory Committee Anne Hathaway Program Coordinator Phil Alongi Executive Producer Larry Harlow Director of Official Proceedings Elizabeth Heil Deputy Director Official Proceedings
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2012 Republican National Convention Monday, August 27 – Thursday, August 30, 2012 Tampa Bay – Tampa, Florida
America faces extraordinary challenges and the decision we make for president will determine the path of our country for future generations. The 2012 Republican National Convention will present Mitt Romney’s vision for the country – one where everyone has the opportunity to achieve his or her dreams. Mitt Romney has a proven record of leadership, achievement, and courage to make hard choices and attain what many thought unattainable. Each night, the Republican National Convention will hear from people concerned about the future of our country and focus on Mitt Romney’s plan to get America working again.
Monday, August 27 – We Can Do Better Tuesday, August 28 – We Built It Wednesday, August 29 – We Can Change It Thursday, August 30 – We Believe in America
Through the speakers, films, live remotes, entertainment and other program elements, Americans of every background will learn more about Mitt Romney and how he is uniquely qualified with the experience and determination to lead this country and help everyone realize the American dream.
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2012 Republican National Convention Convention Officers and Convention Committee Chairs Permanent Chairman
Speaker John Boehner (OH)
Deputy Permanent Co-Chairs
Peter Ada (GU) Saul Anuzis (MI) Nathan Ballentine (SC) Henry Barbour (MS) Barbara Comstock (VA) Cindy Costa (SC) Jo Ann Davidson (OH) Jody Dow (MA) Steve Duprey (NH) Betti Hill (MT) Bob List (NV) Shawn Steel (CA) Solomon Yue (OR)
Temporary Chairman
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (KY)
Secretary
Kim Reynolds (IA)
Deputy Secretary
Demetra DeMonte (IL)
Assistant Secretaries
Chad Connelly (SC) Brad Courtney (WI) Kelly Knight (KY) Jan Staples (SC) Rosie Tripp (NM) Helen Van Etten (OR) Betsy Werronen (DC)
Parliamentarian
David Dreier (CA)
Assistant Parliamentarians
Jim Bopp (IN) Ryan Call (CO) Sharon Giese (AZ) Hugh Halpern (VA) Adam Jarvis (ID) Jack Lindley (VT) Paul Reynolds (AL) John Ryder (TN)
Chief Sergeant-at-Arms
Steve King (WI)
Deputy Chief Sergeant-at-Arms
Bruce Hough (UT) Matt Pinnell (OK)
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
Jose Fuentes (PR)
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Pat Brady (IL) Lynn Windel (OK) John Frey (CT) Jerry Carmen (NH) Chief Page
Sarah Snow (OH)
Assistant Chief Pages
Preston Sembler (FL) Anna Stoeffler (WI) Chester Asher (PA) Erin Danielle Shumaker (NC)
Chairman of the Committee on Credentials
Robert M. “Mike” Duncan (KY)
Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business
John Sununu (NH)
Chairman of the Committee on Permanent Organization
Zori Fonalledas (PR)
Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions
Bob McDonnell (VA)
Reading Clerks
Jennifer Saul Rich (NY) Rich Williamson (IL) Greg Schaefer (WY) Thomas Wright (UT) Amata Radewagen (AS) Bob Bennett (OH) Borah Van Dormelon (TX)
Assistant Reading Clerks
Glenn McCall (SC) Bobby Schostak (MI) Jeff Johnson (MN) Bob Kabel (DC) Debbie Joslin (AK) De Carlson (NE) Joyce Terhes (MD)
Tally Clerks
Bill Armistead (AL) Bruce Ash (AZ) Lance Frizzell (TN) Rob Gleason (PA) Carlos Guiterrez (DC) Susie Hudson (VT) Lily Nunez (CO) Herb Schoenbohm (VI) Rosie Tripp (NM) Phyllis Woods (NH)
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Monday, August 27, 2012 / 2:00 PM EDT We Can Do Better
Convention Called to Order & Recess
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee
Recess until 2:00 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, August 28
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Tuesday, August 28, 2012 / 2:00 PM EDT We Built It
Convention Called to Order
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee
Presentation of the Colors
Color Corps of the Knights of Columbus New Haven, CT
Pledge of Allegiance
The Hon. Tim Babcock (MT) Former Governor & WWII Veteran Tom Hogan Korean War Veteran, U.S. Marines
The National Anthem
Philip Alongi
Invocation
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik New York, NY
Welcome/Certificate Statement
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee
Call for the Convention
The Hon. Kim Reynolds (IA) Secretary of the Convention, Lt. Governor
Announcement of Temporary Rules, Election of Temporary Officers, Appointment of Committees, Remarks
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee
Remarks
Sharon Day Co-Chair, Republican National Committee
Remarks
The Hon. Bob Buckhorn (FL) Mayor of Tampa
Remarks
Bill Harris Chief Executive Officer, 2012 Republican National Convention
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Tuesday, August 28, 2012 / 2:00 PM EDT We Built It
Remarks
Al Austin Chairman, Tampa Host Committee
Resolution of Appreciation and Tribute to Deceased Party Leaders
Sharon Day Co-Chair, Republican National Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee Report and Candidate Presentations
The Hon. Pete Sessions (TX) Chairman, National Republican Congressional Committee and U.S. Representative
Remarks
Rae Lynne Chornenky President, National Federation of Republican Women
Remarks
Alex Schriver Chairman, College Republican National Committee
Remarks
The Hon. Mick Cornett (OK) President, Republican Mayors and Local Officials, and Mayor of Oklahoma City
Remarks
Chris Fussner Global Chairman, Republicans Abroad
Remarks
Lisa Stickan Chairman, Young Republicans
Report of the Committee on Credentials
Mike Duncan Chairman, Committee on Credentials
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Tuesday, August 28, 2012/ 2:00 PM EDT. We Built It
Report of the Committee on Permanent Organization
Zori Fonalledas Chairman, Committee on Permanent Organization
Remarks
Speaker John Boehner (OH) Permanent Chairman
Report of the Committee on Rules
The Hon. John Sununu (NH) Chairman, Committee on Rules and former Governor
Report of the Committee on Resolutions
The Hon. Bob McDonnell (VA) Chairman, Committee on Resolutions and Governor The Hon. John Hoeven (ND) Co-Chair, Committee on Resolutions and U.S. Senator
Remarks
The Hon. Marsha Blackburn (TN) Co-Chair, Committee on Resolutions and U.S. Representative
Resolutions: RNC Membership & Publication of Proceedings
Speaker John Boehner (OH) Permanent Chairman
Official Convention Photograph
Nomination Process for Presidential Candidate
Speaker John Boehner (OH) Permanent Chairman
Nominating Speeches
The Hon. John Sununu (NH) Former Governor The Hon. Barbara Comstock (VA) Deputy Permanent Co-Chair of the Convention and Member of the House of Delegates Ron Kaufman Advisor, Romney Ryan Campaign
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Tuesday, August 28, 2012/ 2:00 PM EDT. We Built It
Roll Call of the States
Speaker John Boehner (OH) Permanent Chairman The Hon. Kim Reynolds (IA) Secretary of the Convention and Lt. Governor Kelly Knight Assistant Secretary of the Convention
Statement of Rule Regarding Requirement for Nomination of Vice-Presidential Candidate
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) Temporary Chairman
Vice-Presidential Nominating Speech
Steve King National Committeeman (WI)
Entertainment
Neal Boyd (God Bless America)
Call to Order & Remarks
Speaker John Boehner (OH) Permanent Chairman
Remarks
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee
Video & Remarks
The Hon. Mia Love (UT) Mayor of Saratoga Springs
Remarks
Janine Turner Actress & Radio Personality
Video
Promise of America
Entertainment
Lane Turner (I Built It)
Remarks
Sher Valenzuela
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Tuesday, August 28, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT. We Built It
Remarks
The Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) U.S. Representative
Remarks
The Hon. Kelly Ayotte (NH) U.S. Senator
Remarks
Jack Gilchrist
Entertainment
The Oak Ridge Boys
Remarks
The Hon. John Kasich (OH) Governor
Video
We Built It
Remarks
The Hon. Mary Fallin (OK) Governor
Video
These Hands
Remarks
The Hon. Bob McDonnell (VA) Governor Bev Gray
Remarks
The Hon. Scott Walker (WI) Governor
Video
These Hands
Entertainment
Jack Blades (Back in the Game)
Remarks
The Hon. Brian Sandoval (NV) Governor Phil Archuletta
Video
Bump In The Road
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Tuesday, August 28, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT. We Built It
Remarks
The Hon. Rick Santorum (PA) Former U.S. Senator
Video
Welfare Reform
Remarks
Ted Cruz (TX) Candidate for U.S. Senate
Remarks
The Hon. Artur Davis (AL) Former U.S. Representative
Video
Switchers
Remarks
The Hon. Nikki Haley (SC) Governor
Remarks
Mrs. Lucé Fortuño First Lady of Puerto Rico
Remarks
Mrs. Ann Romney
Entertainment
Three Doors Down (World Premiere - One Light)
Video & Remarks
The Hon. Chris Christie (NJ) Governor
Benediction
Rev. Sammy Rodriguez President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
Adjournment until 7:00 pm (EDT) Wednesday, August 29
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Wednesday, August 29, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT We Can Change It
Convention Called to Order
Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee
Presentation of the Colors
Amputee Veterans of America Support Team
Pledge of Allegiance
Patrick Rea Brigadier General (Ret.) U.S. Army
The National Anthem
Ayla Brown Former NCAA basketball player
Invocation
Ishwar Singh
Video
The Hon. Ron Paul (TX) U.S. Representative
Remarks
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) U.S Senator
Video
Best of America
Remarks
The Hon. Rand Paul (KY) U.S. Senator
Remarks
The Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) U.S. Representative
Entertainment
Beau Davidson (Blessed)
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Wednesday, August 29, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT We Can Change It
Remarks
Jeanine McDonnell Iraq War Veteran Chris Devon Young Para-Olympian
Remarks
The Hon. John McCain (AZ) U.S. Senator
Remote
American Legion & Gov. Mitt Romney
Remarks
The Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) U.S. Representative
Remarks
The Hon. Pam Bondi (FL) Attorney General The Hon. Sam Olens (GA) Attorney General
Remarks
The Hon. John Thune (SD) U.S. Senator
Interview
Yash Wadhwa
Remarks
Tad True
Interview
Michelle Voorheis
Entertainment
Danny Gokey (My Best Days Are Ahead of Me)
Remarks
The Hon. Rob Portman (OH) U.S. Senator
Remarks
Steve Cohen
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Wednesday, August 29, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT We Can Change It
Remote & Introduction
Puerto Rico Watch Party
Remarks
The Hon. Luis Fortu単o (PR) Governor
Entertainment
The Katinas (So Good)
Remarks
The Hon. Tim Pawlenty (MN) Former Governor
Video
President George W. Bush
Remarks
The Hon. Mike Huckabee (AR) Former Governor
Remarks
The Hon. Condoleezza Rice Former Secretary of State
Remarks
The Hon. Susana Martinez (NM) Governor
Video
Ryan Family
Remarks
The Hon. Paul Ryan (WI) U.S. Representative
Benediction
His Eminence Methodios Archbishop, Greek Orthodox Archidiocese of America, Metropolitan of Boston
Adjournment until 7:00 pm (EDT) Thursday, August 30
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Thursday, August 30, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT We Believe in America
Convention Called to Order
Speaker John Boehner (OH) Permanent Chairman
Presentation of the Colors
U.S. Central Command Joint Forces Color Guard Team
Pledge of Allegiance
Dylan Nonaka Marine Combat Veteran
The National Anthem
Seven
Invocation
Ken and Priscilla Hutchins
Remarks
The Hon. Connie Mack (FL) U.S. Representative
Video
President Reagan
Remarks
The Hon. Newt and Callista Gingrich (GA) Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Video & Remarks
The Hon. Jeb Bush (FL) Former Governor
Remarks
Sean Duffy Frantz Placide
Video
Craig Romney
Video
Believe
Remarks
The Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) U.S. Representative
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Thursday, August 30, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT We Believe in America
Remarks & Introductions
Grant Bennett
Remarks
Ted & Pat Oparowsky The Finlayson Family
Entertainment
Seven (A Mighty Sound)
Remarks
Bob White Chairman, Romney-Ryan Campaign
Video
Bain Trailer
Remarks
Tom Stemberg
Video
Bain Steel Dynamics
Video
Massachusetts Record
Remarks
The. Hon. Kerry Healey (MA) Former Lt. Governor
Backstage Interview
Jason Tashjan
Video
Abigail Adams
Remarks
The Hon. Jane Edmonds Former Secretary, MA Department of Workforce Development
Entertainment
Taylor Hicks (Taking it to the Street)
Remarks
Olympians
Remarks
To Be Announced
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2012 Republican National Convention Speakers subject to change Thursday, August 30, 2012/ 7:00 PM EDT We Believe in America
Entertainment
Bebe Winans & Choir
Remarks
The Hon. Marco Rubio (FL) U.S. Senator
Video
The Hon. Mitt Romney (MA)
Remarks
The Hon. Mitt Romney (MA)
Entertainment
Bebe Winans & Choir
Benediction
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York
Adjournment Sine Die
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