Rubio To Introduce Romney At Republican National Convention
TAMPA, Florida -- Republican
National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus today announced that Florida's
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will have the key role of introducing Mitt
Romney for his speech to accept the Republican nomination for president
of the United States on Thursday, August 30.
Governor Romney's Thursday night address,
which Senator Rubio will introduce, is the high point of the four-day
Republican National Convention, August 27-30. The presidential
nomination acceptance speech by Senator John McCain at the Republican
National Convention in 2008 drew 38.9 million viewers across the
country, nearly as much as the viewership of this year's Olympics
opening ceremonies and similar to the viewership of the Oscars. This
year's convention speeches will also be broadcast live online.
"Senator Marco Rubio is without a doubt one
of America's most dynamic and inspiring leaders, and I am excited to
announce that he will introduce Governor Romney at the Republican
National Convention," said Chairman Priebus. "Senator Rubio is a proven
leader and a man of true character, and it is fitting that he will take
on such an important role at our convention in his home state.
Throughout his career, he has shown true dedication to constitutional
principles, fiscal responsibility and free enterprise. As the son of
immigrants, he has witnessed the promise of the American Dream firsthand
and has worked to secure that promise for future generations."
"The Republican National Convention in
the great state of Florida is going to be an historic event. We are
excited to nominate Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan and restore great
leadership to our country. Future generations of Americans depend on the
hard work we will do in the weeks and months ahead, and I know that
together we will be successful in changing Washington and putting
leaders in place who are committed to creating more jobs and
opportunities for our people," said Senator Rubio.
"Marco Rubio symbolizes the greatness of the
American dream. He is the perfect leader to introduce Mitt Romney when
he accepts his nomination. We are an extraordinary country because we
have fought to preserve individual liberties that are the heartbeat of
opportunity and achievement. Senator Rubio has experienced this in his
own life, which will help him bring tremendous focus to how Mitt Romney
and Paul Ryan's agenda will lead the way to a better tomorrow," said
Republican National Convention Chief Executive Officer William Harris.
About the 2012 Republican National Convention
The
2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times
Forum August 27-30, 2012. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come
to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including delegates, alternate
delegates, media and other guests. For more information about the 2012
Republican National Convention, become part of the virtual convention
at www.ConventionWithoutWalls.com, visit our website www.GOPConvention2012.com and check out our official blog, Conventional Wisdom, at www.gopconvention2012.com/
SOURCE and Image Credit: 2012 Republican National Convention
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