Laura Bush addresses convention

First Lady Laura Bush speaks at the RNC
First lady Laura Bush acknowledges the crowd on day one of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center September 1, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.
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On the shortened first day of the Republican National Convention, Laura Bush urged delegates to support Hurricane Gustav relief efforts.

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