REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Country First: Prosperity "America's best days are still to come." --Sen. John McCain The American story is one of perseverance. Even in the face of tough times, the ingenuity and spirit of the American people has ushered in a new era of prosperity. Wednesday's program will focus on John McCain's plans to get our economy back on track and continue our long tradition of meeting the challenges we face and using our prosperity to help others. The day will conclude with an address by the vice presidential nominee. Today’s Speakers are: Mrs. Cindy McCain Republican Party's Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Bobby Jindal (La.) Former Gov. Mitt Romney (Mass.) U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman (Minn.) U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas)* U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (Ind.)* Mayor Mick Cornett (Okla.)* State Sen. Abel Maldonado (Calif.)* Carly Fiorina, Victory '08 Chairman for the Republican National Committee and former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. Meg Whitman, National Co-Chair for McCain 2008 and former President and CEO of eBay Renee Amoore* Anne Beiler* Jessica Colon, Chairman of the Young Republican National Federation* Christy Swanson* Raul "Danny" Vargas* Program participants will include: Sharon Clahchischillage will lead the Pledge of Allegiance The Law Enforcement Memorial Association of Minnesota will serve as the Color Guard Father Edward Reese will lead the convention in prayer Rev. Eva Rodriguez will lead the convention in prayer