Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by James Roosevelt, Co-Chair Credentials
Committee
DENVER, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of
remarks as prepared for delivery by James Roosevelt, on Monday, August 25,
2008:
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James Roosevelt
Democratic National Convention
Monday, August 25, 2008
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Thank you, Eliseo, and hello to all the participants at the 2008 Democratic
National Convention. It is an honor to have served as the co-chair of the
Credentials Committee along with my fellow co-chairs. Let me also say what a
great honor it is to help nominate our next President of the United States,
Senator Barack Obama.
On Sunday, the Credentials Committee adopted the recommendations contained in
the Standing Committee report. Consideration of this report is the first order
of business for the 45th Democratic National Convention, so that delegates and
alternates here today can be officially seated. This year's nominating process
was an extraordinary marathon of contests.
Our primary calendar reflected a diverse and open process that was new and
exciting. There was historic voter turnout and an enthusiasm about the
election that engaged and encouraged people to participate in the process for
the first time. This enthusiasm has carried on even after the last contests in
Montana and South Dakota, and I'm excited that we all stand united here today
to get on with nominating Barack Obama, the next President of the United
States!
I am pleased that as part of this committee's report to the convention,
Senator Obama and the Democratic Party recognize that we must be united in our
determination to change the course of our nation. All Democrats who share this
vision must know that they are full partners and colleagues in this historic
mission and, as such, the Credentials Committee recommends that each and every
delegate from Michigan and Florida shall be entitled to cast one full vote at
the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
At this very moment, our country is standing at a crossroads. The Democratic
Party is standing united, representing different races, cultures and
religions. United we can do amazing things for people across the country.
United we must stand, starting with all 56 states and territories standing
together today. It is now my pleasure to introduce to you the former Secretary
of Labor, Alexis Herman.
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