Posted by
J-GOP on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:10:09 PM
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) is pleased to announce that RJC Chairman David Flaum will address the GOP Convention on Thursday, September 4.
"It is a great honor to announce that our distinguished chairman, David Flaum will be addressing the GOP Convention next week," said RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks.
Flaum will give remarks on Thursday evening - the same evening that John McCain will make his acceptance speech.
"David Flaum's participation in the GOP convention program is another example of the high priority the GOP gives to the issues of importance to the Jewish community and another indicator of the continued inroads the GOP is making amongst Jewish voters," added Brooks.
Flaum's remarks will touch on the strength of the US-Israel relationship and highlight the strength and experience of John McCain and his leadership.
The program for the evening is as follows.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Peace
"Our next president will have a mandate to build an enduring global peace on the foundations of freedom, security, opportunity, prosperity, and hope."
--Sen. John McCain
John McCain understands the challenges that America faces in the world and the sacrifice necessary to defend our freedom in a way that few others can fathom. Thursday's events will reflect his vision of an America in pursuit of peace and seen as a beacon of goodwill and hope throughout the world. The evening will close with John McCain accepting the Republican Party's nomination for the Presidency of the United States.
Speakers will include:
-- John McCain
-- Gov. Charlie Crist (Fla.)
-- Gov. Tim Pawlenty (Minn.)
-- U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback (Kan.)
-- U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.)
-- U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (Fla.)
-- Former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist (Tenn.)
-- U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin (Okla.)
-- Michael Williams, Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission
-- David Flaum, Chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition
-- Christopher Fussner
-- Lt. Gen. Carol Mutter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
-- Charlie Smith