REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 Country First: 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. Today’s Speakers are: 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* Christopher Fussner* Lt. Gen. Carol Mutter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)* Charlie Smith* Program participants will include: The 934th Airlift Wing Air Force Reserves Joint Color Guard of Minn. Pastor Dan Yeary will lead the convention in prayer Archbishop Demetrios will lead the convention in prayer