Prior to Mrs. Bush's speech a video is being played regarding a real American Hero. He is Michael Monsoor a United States Navy Seal who jumped on a grenade to save his fellow Seal's lives. The video narrated by actor Gary Sinise portrayed what a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner looks like - a man who gave his all for his country. The very same kind of man as Senator John McCain (R-AZ). Orson Swindle, a former POW with John McCain came to the stage to thank the military men and women, like Michael Monsoor for their service - wow what a fitting tribute!
First Lady Laura Bush was introduced and has taken her place at the podium. She is presently recognizing her in-laws. She is also announcing her support for Senator John McCain and his running mate, Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK). She is articulating the strong significance of women in the Republican Party by listing many leading women in President Bush's cabinet such as Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice!
Mrs. Bush is now speaking of her husband. She is referring back to her convention speech of 8 years ago. She is speaking of how she said that her husband would not waver. She is speaking of the increase of student achievement, a hall-mark of her roll in as First Lady. She is also speaking of her husband's accomplishments during his tenure as President of the United States. Ladies and Gentlemen this is what a First Lady looks like (as was her mother-in-law) - I believe that Cindy McCain fits this bill but Mrs. Michelle Obama does not! Mrs. Bush has just hit upon the most significant point of her husband's Presidency, he has kept us safe during the War on Terror!
President George W. Bush is addressing the convention from the Cross Hall of the White House. Fox News is reporting that the Cross Hall is just inside the East Entrance to the White House. A fitting place for the President to speak to his party as they prepare to nominate his successor.
President Bush is referring to his need to oversee the Federal Government's response to Hurricane Gustav. It is fitting to see the President doing his job in Washington as he prepares to lead to Louisiana tomorrow! Well done Mr. President.
President Bush is going to speak of his support for Senator McCain, but very fittingly he is recognizing his parents. He speaks of his work behind the Resolute Desk (if you don't know what that is, it is the President's Desk in the Oval Office - watch National Treasure II for some further background). From his vantage point as President, Mr. Bush has stated that John McCain is the man for the job.
President Bush is illustrating John McCain's honor as a POW and his refusal to be released until his comrades were also released. Wow - what a great quote, "If the Hanoi Hilton can't break the will of John McCain, the angry left never will!"
President Bush is speaking of Senator McCain's leadership in Washington as well as his independence. It is clear that Mr. Bush believes that Senator McCain knows how to do things for his country first. He supported the troop surge even though many told him it would cost him the election because he knew it was what was right for America!
President Bush is now announcing his support for Senator McCain's selection of Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice-Presidential running mate.
President Bush is indicating that he is optimistic about the future of the United States. He is also optimistic that the McCain/Palin ticket will be victorious in November because they are best for America.
Mrs. Bush is now asserting that John McCain has what it takes to be President and is now speaking of Cindy McCain's experience and ability to assume the roll of First Lady.
I believe, though short, President Bush's address was a well articulated support and endorsement for John McCain. Mrs. Bush has given a graceful bookend to the President's speech and a graceful thanks to the American People. What a class act!
