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Delegates and alternate delegates ladies and gentlemen please take your seats the 2024 Republican National Convention will begin in a few moments
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Ladies and gentlemen the chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Watley of North Carolina
Convention will come to order
Delegates and alternate delegates ladies and gentlemen welcome to the 2024 Republican National Convention
Before we begin the official business of this convention let us please take a moment of silence to reflect on the terrible events that took place in Butler, Pennsylvania and to pray for the victims and their families
Thank you
Offering today's invocation please welcome from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America his eminent archbishop Elpa dole for us
Almighty and eternal God in peace we come before you and implore your infinite goodness
Look upon this gathering of our nation's political leaders and grant them illumined hearts and minds to serve their fellow citizens through this Republican National Convention
Grant Anthony nominee President Donald J. Tramp and to his advisors and counselors wisdom grace and the spirit of duty
that they may embrace all Americans's needs shining the light of good government upon the vulnerable institutions of the world's best hope for everyone's life liberty and pursuit of happiness
Grant and to the delegates a powerful recognition of purpose to bear witness to divine providence which has shielded this great land through the centuries and drives us to a more perfect union with one another
Ever building on the labels of those pioneers of patriotism who went before us preserve protect and defend the service men and women who daily safeguard our freedoms so that in prosperity and tranquility
We can worship you the creator redeemer and sanctifier of the universe and be the blessed people whose God is the Lord amen
Would everyone please rise for the presentation of colors the colors are presented by the Ozaki County sheriff honor guard let's give them a warm welcome
Thank you very much.
Order arms please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance in the National Anthem
It is my privilege to introduce Debbie Carlitus to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance
Thank you so much what an honor this is for all of us please join me I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all
And now to perform the National Anthem please welcome John Stanford
Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light what was so proudly hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming
And the rocket's red glare the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there
Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave
and the home of the brave and the home of the brave and the home of the brave
poor arms right face forward march
If the more other things were gone then I'd work for all
We had to start again with just my children and my wife
Make my lucky stars to be living here today cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take down away
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free and I won't forget the men who died who gave that bright to me
And I gladly stand next to you and defend her still today cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea from Detroit down to Houston from New York to LA
Well there's pride in every American heart but it's time we stand and say
That I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free and I won't forget the men who died who gave that bright to me
And I gladly stand next to you and defend her still today cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free and I won't forget the men who died who gave that bright to me
And I gladly stand next to you and defend her still today cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA
Ladies and gentlemen, the chair has an important announcement to make so that we may proceed in an orderly manner under our current time constraints
As described in our rules and the order of business to enable the chair to be certain that any motion offered has met the necessary requirements of our rules
The chair would like to put the delegates on notice that the chair through the secretary of the convention must be provided in advance with satisfactory written evidence of support of a majority of delegates from each of the necessary number of states required by our rules
This written confirmation is consistent with our modern practice and precedent during previous conventions with similar announcements as well as the use of written certificates for the presentation of the names of our candidates for nomination
Also, the chair would like to remind all delegates that the rules require that the notification of evidence of written support necessary to present a name of a candidate for the nomination of the office of president and vice president
of the United States must be submitted to the secretary of the convention prior to the placing of the names of candidates for nomination
I also wish to remind our guests and alternates that participation in convention business is limited to the delegates on the floor
In particular, it is important that guests and alternates in the gallery remain silent during voice votes to ensure that the chair can hear the accurate results
In other words, if you are not on the floor you are not speaking during votes
The chair now recognizes the secretary of the Republican National Convention, Vicki Drummond from Alabama, for the purpose of reading the call of the convention
Please give her a warm welcome
Thank you, Chairman Watley
To the Republican voters of the United States of America
In accordance with the rules of the Republican Party adopted by the 2020 Republican National Convention on August 24, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina
And as amended by the Republican National Committee on April 14, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee
The Republican National Committee hereby directs that a national convention of delegated representatives of the Republican Party be convened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
No earlier than 8 o'clock A.M., and no later than 9 o'clock P.M., Central Daylight Time
On Monday, July 15, 2024, except in the case of an emergency, as set forth her end
And to continue thereafter from day to day for as long as the purpose of nominating candidates for the president and vice president to be voted
For at the presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
And for a transaction of other such business as may properly come before it
Set convention membership in the allocation and binding of convention delegates with respect to the nomination of the Republican candidate for president of the United States
Will be governed by the rules of the Republican Party and set forth their end
Thank you
Thank you very much, Secretary Drummond
The chair now recognizes the delegate from Illinois for the purpose of making a motion
Mr. Chairman, I'm Mark Schell from Illinois and I move that further reading of the call be dispensed with
And that the secretary be instructed to incorporate the call at this point in the convention proceedings with the same force and effect as they'll read and fold
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on agreeing to the motion to dispense with the reading of the entire call for the convention
And that the call be made part of the permanent record of the convention
All those in favor signify by saying aye
Aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and the motion is adopted
Without objection
The motion to reconsider is laid on the table
The chair states that pursuant to the call and rule 42 of the rules of the Republican Party
As adopted by the 2020 Republican National Convention
And as incorporated by the call for this convention
Rules 26 through 42 shall be the temporary rules of the convention
Vicki Drummond, Secretary of the Republican National Committee
Has presented to the chair the temporary role of delegates and alternates to the convention
Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the convention to elect its temporary chairman
Pursuant to the authority granted to me by the Republican National Committee
I nominate as the temporary chairman of the convention
The Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina
The Honorable Brenna Byrd, Attorney General of Iowa
And the Honorable Mitch McConnell of Kentucky Senate Republican Leader
All those in favor of electing Governor McMaster, Attorney General Byrd, and Leader McConnell
As the temporary chairman signified by saying aye
All those opposed signified by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it
And the motion is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
The chair appoints the following individuals to the escort committee for the temporary chairman
Peggy McMaster of South Carolina
Bob Byrd of Iowa
And the Honorable Elaine Chao of Kentucky
The chair has been presented with the names of the temporary officers of the convention
As prepared by the Republican National Committee
The chair now recognizes the delegate from Oklahoma for the purposes of offering a resolution
Mr. Chairman, I am Pam Pollard from Oklahoma
And I offer the following resolution for immediate consideration
Resolve that the officers presented and elected as temporary officers of the Republican National Convention
Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time and move for the previous question of the resolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it
And the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to begin a very important part of our program
I would like to ask that the aisles be cleared and the delegates please take their seats
Thank you
First, we will take up the report of the committee on credentials
And to do so, I am pleased to introduce Joe Grooters, delegate from Florida and Chairman of the Committee on Credentials
To present the committee's report
Joining him is Jeannie Lucky, delegate from Mississippi and co-chair of the Committee on Credentials
Mr. Chairman, it is my privilege at this time to offer the following resolution
And ask for its immediate consideration
Resolve that the temporary role of delegates and alternate delegates as presented to the convention
Become the permanent role of the convention
And that the role be considered as red
Thank you Mr. Chairman, and I am honored to yield my time to the Chairman of the Committee on Credentials
Joe Grooters
Let's go team Florida
Thank you Madam Co-chair, Mr. Chairman, it has been my privilege to serve as the Chairman of the Committee on Credentials
Alongside my co-chair, Jeannie Lucky, the Republican National Committee's contest
Met to consider contest properly filed with the Secretary of the Republican National Committee
The committee issued recommendations which were submitted to the Republican National Committee on July 10th, 2024
The Republican National Committee adopted the committees on contest recommendations
Which were incorporated into the temporary role and forwarded to the convention committee on Credentials
One appeal was taken before this committee on Credentials
Following that appeal, the committee voted to seat the delegates of Missouri as originally certified
These changes were incorporated into the temporary role
On behalf of all of us who have the privilege of serving as members of the convention committee on Credentials
It is my honor to certify the delegates and alternates to this convention
Who will serve to nominate the next President in the United States, President Donald J. Trump
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time and move the previous question on the resolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
Congratulations to all of our delegates and alternates
The chair is now proud to introduce Jeff Kent
Delegate from Washington and Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business to present the committee's report
Joining Mr. Kent are the co-chairs of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business
Brian Jack from Georgia and Julianne Murray, Delegate from Delaware and Chairwoman of the Delaware Republican Party
Mr. Chairman, fellow delegates, I offer the following resolution and ask for its immediate consideration
Result that the rules as printed and distributed be adopted as the rules for the election
and the governing of the Republican National Committee
The rules under which delegates and alternate delegates shall be elected, selected and allocated
and the rules which serve as the rules of the Republican National Convention
Thank you Mr. Chairman and I am honored to yield my time to my fellow co-chair Brian Jack
Well thank you co-chair Murray, my name is Brian Jack, I'm from Fayette County, Georgia
and I've had the privilege of spending the last eight years of my life
working for the greatest president of our lifetime, President Donald J. Trump
It has been my honor to serve as co-chairman of our conventions committee on rules and order of business
Thank you for enabling me, our committee Chairman Jeff Kent and my fellow co-chair, Julianne Murray to preside over our committee's work
and thank you to the 112 members of the rules committee for your tireless commitment to the rules that govern our Republican Party
Each of you were first elected by your Republican Party constituents to serve as delegates to this convention
and then you were elected by your peers to spend an additional week in Milwaukee with us
The rules package you overwhelmingly pass out of committee streamlines the way our party functions
It incentivizes greater Republican participation in our primaries, caucuses and conventions going forward
and it enables us to nominate the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump
Congratulations on this committee's success and I'm honored to yield my time to the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business, Jeff Kent
Thank you
Thank you Mr. Co-chair, Mr. Chairman and Delegates of the Convention
The report of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business has been printed and distributed to the delegates
These changes adopted by the Convention Committee on the Rules of Order and Business
and I am honored to have served as the Chairman of this committee and I am proud of the committee's work
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time and move the previous question on the resolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it and the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
The Chair now recognizes the Delegate from Michigan and the Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra for the purpose of offering a resolution
Mr. Chairman, I'm Pete Hoekstra from Michigan
In 1994, I had the honor of working with Newt Gingrich to develop the contract with America
Soon, this convention will adopt a platform that will make America great again
I offer the following resolution and ask for its immediate consideration
Resolve that the report of the Committee on the Platform be considered as adopted
Mr. Chairman, for purposes of explaining the report only
I am honored to yield to the Committee Chairman and Co-Chair, Senator Marcia Blackburn and Congressman Mike Walts
I now have the honor of recognizing the Chairwoman of the Platform Committee
United States Senator for the great state of Tennessee Marcia Blackburn
Delegates, I'm Marcia Blackburn from the great state of Tennessee
Last week, I had the honor of chairing the Republican Platform Committee
and I'm here today to report on our work
I would like to thank all the Delegates who served on the Committee and helped us produce a platform
that all Americans can be proud of
It's a different kind of platform, it is not a laundry list of special interest wishes
but a succinct, clear agenda and a promise to the American people
I talked with our next President, Donald J. Trump
And he personally reviewed, edited and approved our platform because he knows our platform is important
but every American can read our platform and know what we believe
and how we will make America safer, stronger, wealthier and greater than ever before
This platform is built on the values of our founders and great Republicans
from Lincoln and Reagan to Trump who are committed to freedom, restraint government and peace through strength
The platform contains 20 promises including securing our border, getting inflation under control
Restoring our energy dominance, defending our Constitution, protecting our Second Amendment rights
Securing our country, restoring our military strength, and keeping boys out of girls' parks
And protecting life for the born and unborn
Our nation is in serious decline, taken there by the Biden-Harris policies that have put government first
and the people last
The Democrats have forgotten who they serve
We are here this week to remind them and America
that we Republicans serve the people and we will not forget them
That's why our platform is dedicated to the forgotten men and women of America
and it will unite all Americans
It is a buy-in for the people
Our platform reflects the agenda of Donald Trump
and the timeless values that have defined Republicans for generations
So let's unite and support our platform and our next President, Donald Trump
We all know President Trump will keep his promises as he did in his first term as President
and restore American greatness
That is why we must return Donald Trump to the White House
Thank you
And now join me in welcoming the co-chair of the platform committee
the fantastic Congressman from Florida, Michael Walt
Thank you Senator Blackburn
It was such an honor to serve with you as the co-chair of the platform committee
This platform is historic
Because it was written with one group of people in mind
The forgotten men and women of America
You
That means something to me
Many of you know and I am proud to say
I am the first Green Beret ever elected to Congress
And I am also the son of a single mother
raised on the wrong side of Jacksonville who worked three jobs just to get us by
Me and my family were the forgotten men and women of America
And now I stand as a testament to the American dream
And I tell you that under the leadership of the Republican Party
No American will be forgotten anymore
It's over
On the strong foundation of this platform
And with President Trump and the Republicans at the helm
At every level of government
We will overcome every threat facing this nation
We will close our disastrously open border
We will defend our justice system
We will restore our economy
We will unleash American energy and flood the world with clean
Energy, American oil and gas
Drill baby drill
We will
And most of all we will strengthen our depleted military
And make it strong again
Folks, this platform, the leadership of President Trump
We will destroy inflation
We're going to send a cruise missile right into the heart of it
And we will bring back the American dream
Only in America
Only in America can someone like me stand up on a stage like this
The Republican Party believes in the potential of every American
Which is why this platform was personally approved by President Donald J. Trump
So I hope you will join me to support this platform
That we will propel our party and America to victory this November
And get Donald J. Trump back in the White House
I thank you
And please join me in welcoming back our awesome RNC chairman
Mike Watley
Thank you
Thank you, Congressman Walz
Now to the delegate from Michigan
Chairman, Mr. Chairman
I yield back the balance of my time
And move the previous question on the resolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it
And the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
Now, it is my pleasure to introduce the chair and co-chair of the Committee on Permanent Organization
Please welcome Chairman J. L. Spray, National Committeeman from Nebraska
And co-chair Jessica Milan Patterson, chairwoman of the California Republican Party
The chair will now recognize co-chair Patterson for the purpose of offering a resolution
Thank you, Mr. Chairman
I'm Jessica Milan Patterson, the chairwoman of the California Republican Party
And I offer the following resolution and ask for its immediate consideration
Result that the report of the Committee on Permanent Organization
Shall be considered as adopted
Thank you, Mr. Chairman
And it is my honor to yield my time to the Chairman of the Committee on Permanent Organization
J. L. Spray from Nebraska
Thank you, Madam co-chair
Mr. Chairman Watley, delegates and distinguished guests
As the Chairman of your Committee on Permanent Organization, I have the distinct honor
To present to you the report of the Committee on Permanent Organization
I'd like to begin by thanking the members of the Committee on Permanent Organization
The staff and volunteers
The Committee met last week
To recommend to the Convention the slate of permanent officers for the 2024
Republican National Convention
The Committee unanimously adopted the slate as its Committee report
Delegates
You can find a copy of that list in the order of business placed at your seats
You will see that the Committee unanimously recommends that the permanent chairman of the convention
Will be Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson of Louisiana
The Committee further recommends that all other officers, including the temporary chairman
And all the temporary officers whose names have been entered into the record of this convention
Be made the permanent officers of this convention
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time and move the previous question on the revolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
At this time, the chair would like to appoint Kelly Johnson from Louisiana to the escort committee for the permanent chairman
Thank you
The chair now recognizes the delegate from Louisiana for the purpose of offering a resolution
Mr. Chairman, I'm Gina Gore from Louisiana
And I offer the following resolution and ask for its immediate consideration
Resolved that those elected at the members as the members of the Republican National Committee
Under the procedures of each state, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands
And the Virgin Islands
And whose names have been submitted to the Secretary of the Convention
Are hereby declared ratified to serve as members of the Republican National Committee
From the adjournment of this Republican National Committee until the successor committee has been ratified
By the next Republican National Convention
Mr. Chairman, I reel back balance of my time and move the previous question on the resolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
The chair now recognizes the delegate from West Virginia for the purpose of offering a resolution
Mr. Chairman, I'm Josh Holstein from West Virginia
And I offer the following resolution and ask for its immediate consideration
Resolved that the Secretary of the Convention is hereby directed to prepare and publish for the convention
A full and complete report of its official proceedings under the direction of the Republican National Committee
And is authorized to make all necessary clerical, grammatical corrections
And to make technical and conforming amendments as necessary in reports, motions
And resolutions considered by the convention to reflect its actions
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time and move the previous question on the resolution
Without objection, the previous question is ordered
The question is on the adoption of the resolution
All those in favor signify by saying aye
All those opposed signify by saying no
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table
Delegates and alternates, ladies and gentlemen, I now have the distinct honor
Of introducing the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
And the permanent chairman of the convention, Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana
Thank you
Good afternoon everybody, it's such an honor to be here
Before we begin, I'd like to remind the delegates of the provisions of the rules
Which require that each candidate for nomination for President of the United States
Demonstrate sufficient support prior to the presentation of the name of the candidate for nomination
The chair wishes to inform the delegates at this time that it has been furnished
In a timely manner, and with evidence of sufficient support of the candidates who will be presented
For President and Vice President of the United States
And compliance with the rules of the convention
Also, as prescribed under the rules, the total time for nominating speeches
And seconding speeches for any candidate for President or Vice President
Shall not exceed 15 minutes
It has also been the custom at past conventions to permit the chair to recognize non-galic delegates
For the purpose of making nominating speeches and seconding speeches
Without objection, the reading of the roll call of states for presenting the names for candidates
For nomination is dispensed with
Non-delegates shall be permitted to make nominating and seconding speeches
At this time, the chair now recognizes the delegate from Iowa
And the Chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, Jeff Kauffman, for the purpose of nominating
Please give him a warm welcome
Good afternoon, I'm Jeff Kauffman
And I'm humbled and honored to stand before all of you this afternoon
As you've just heard, I come from Iowa
Home of the first in the nation caucus
Where our party's nomination process begins
Our caucus is a part of a lengthy democratic process
Whichever day Americans listen to the candidates
Consider what they have to say
And then make a profoundly important choice on who should lead the nation that we love
Earlier this year, Iowa Republicans overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump
Then the vast majority of Republicans and primaries
And caucuses across the nation
Seconded Iowa's good judgment in a nominee
Today is the final step before Election Day in this venerable and time-honored process
As we all gather here in Milwaukee, it's important for us to remember
That this is a grassroots party
It's a party of the people, not a party of the bosses
Donald Trump has earned the trust of the people
He has listened to them, and Donald Trump has kept his word
Over the next four days, we will hear about the many failures of the Biden-Harris administration
The sustained criticism does not proceed from a mean or narrow partisanship
But from the broad and sincere concern for the well-being and safety of our fellow Americans
It's part of our service to our country
More importantly, we will also hear about Donald Trump's broad and inspiring vision for our country
This is not a program just for Republicans, but one for all Americans
It reflects the value of America
It's a program that acknowledges that our nation has seen better days
And we can and we will blaze a brighter future
We love America, and we want to restore her security, her prosperity, and her excellence
I invite all of you to join me in supporting President Donald Trump in this great endeavor
This is an endeavor
This is an endeavor that's going to make America wealthy again
This is an endeavor to make America safe again
This is an endeavor to make America strong again
And say it with me fellow Republicans
This is an endeavor to make America great again
So here we go
It is my honor
To nominate Donald J. Trump for the office of President of the United States
Thank you
Amen to that, amen to that
The chair now recognizes the delegate from Nevada
And the chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, Michael McDonald
Thank you
Good afternoon
I'm Chairman Michael J. McDonald from the state of Nevada
It has been an honor of a lifetime to stand by President Trump's side since 2015
In Nevada, we held the first in the West caucus
Where we blew the Democrats narrative apart
That you cannot have voter ID, that you cannot have paper ballots
And that you cannot have results of an election at election night
In Nevada, a state that is resilient on service industry
President Trump has proposed to eliminate taxes on tips on day one
Unlike the Biden-Harris administration and the Democrats
That increased taxes on tips
President Trump has transformed our party
To the champion of the working men and women
We fight for what's right, not for what's easy
We're going to fight for what's right
We're in a battle for the soul of our nation
Because we want the best future for our family and for our country
President Trump is our fearless leader
Who stood
Who stood with stood the persecution of a weaponized law fair
And who has fought even harder and stronger to represent and fight for all of us
I ask all Americans to join me
In taking back our nation by supporting President Trump
As he leads us back to victory once again
It is my honor to second the nomination of Donald J. Trump
For the office of the President of the United States of America
God bless you
Ladies and gentlemen, Speaker Mike Johnson
We will now proceed with the roll call of the states
As required by Rule 37 of the convention rules
During the roll call, the states will be called in the order determined by the Secretary of the Convention
During the roll call, the chairs of each respective delegation or their designee
Will announce the vote of each state
During the roll call of the states, the secretary will announce each state
And that state's total number of available votes
Additionally, the chair would like to remind all delegates
That the secretary will record delegates' votes
In accordance with their obligations under Rule 16 of the rules of the Republican Party
State law or state party rules
Regardless of the delegation's announcement
The official results from each state are those announced by the secretary
Lastly, just one reminder
We want to remind all our delegates are our alternates and guests
That maintaining order during the roll call is extremely important
If the convention is not in order, it's difficult for the secretary or presiding officer
To hear the vote announcement
Now, without objection, the complete list of votes recorded for President
Shall be considered as announced
To conduct the roll call of the states, I'm pleased to announce and introduce at this time
Our distinguished secretary of the convention, Vicki Drummond
Delegates and alternates, let us commence with the call of the roll of the states
Iowa, 40 delegates
Madam Secretary, I speak for the delegation from the great state of Iowa
The inspiring home of Katelyn Clark
And Madam Secretary, the great state of Iowa proudly cast all of its 40 votes for President Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Iowa, 40 votes for President Trump
Nevada, 26 delegates
Madam Secretary, the great state of Nevada proudly cast all of its 26 votes for President Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Nevada, 26 votes for President Trump
Oklahoma, 43 delegates
Madam Secretary, I'm Nathan Dom, Republican Party Chairman of the great state of Oklahoma
The crossroads of our country and the first state to have a President Donald J. Trump highway
And the only state to have all 77 counties vote for President Trump
Two elections in a row with a third time coming up this November
The state of Oklahoma proudly cast all of its 43 votes for President Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Oklahoma, 43 votes President Trump
West Virginia, 32 delegates
Madam Chairman, on behalf of the West Virginia delegation, my name is Patrick Orsey
And I am very proud to cast all 32 votes for the mountaineers where we're always free
And to cast those 32 votes for our former and future President, Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
West Virginia, 32 votes President Donald J. Trump
New Hampshire, 22 delegates
Madam Secretary, my name is Corey Lewandowski
And I served as President Trump's campaign manager in 2016 for that historic victory
I stand before you today on behalf of the great state of New Hampshire
The granite state, the first in the nation primary state
The state that delivered President Trump's first election victory way back in February of 2016
New Hampshire proudly cast all 22 votes from my good friend the 45th
And soon to be 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
New Hampshire, 22 votes President Trump
Nebraska, 36 delegates
Madam Secretary, my name is Eric O'odham the chairman
I present the great state of Nebraska, the good life is our motto
Where agriculture, beef and corn is the lifeblood of our economy
Where our medical field and university are amongst the top of the nation
But it is our people that embody a Nebraska-nice, modest lifestyle
Now to announce our delegation, our delegation co-chair, John Tucker
Madam Secretary
The great state of Nebraska proudly cast all of its 36 votes for President Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Nebraska, 36 votes President Trump
California
California, 169 delegates
California represents nearly 5.4 million registered Republicans
More than any other state in the nation
From its pristine beaches to its soaring mountains
From expansive deserts to the Redwood forests
The Golden State is responsible for securing today's GOP House majority
It will be the state responsible for returning a House majority to Washington this November
So that President Trump has a partner in Congress to support his common sense agenda
With the largest delegation in the nation, Madam Secretary
The great state of California proudly cast all of its 169 votes for President Donald Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
California, 169 votes President Trump
Tennessee
Tennessee, 58 delegates
Thank you Madam Secretary, my name is Jack Johnson
I have the honor serving as the Republican majority leader in the Tennessee State Senate
On behalf of our delegation chairman, the Honorable Bill Lee, the 50th Governor of the Great State of Tennessee
I am happy to report that from the mighty Mississippi, Graceland and Bill Street
To the Grand Ole Opry to the Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Top and Dollywood
To Rock City and Lookout Mountain and Bristol Motor Speedway and all points in between
We proudly cast all 58 of our votes for the next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and rules and procedures of this convention
Tennessee, 58 votes President Trump
Washington, 43 delegates
Madam Secretary, Washington State, the Evergreen State
Where the people support law enforcement by allowing them to pursue criminals
Where the people support families and children by putting into law a parent's bill of rights
Where the people reform taxes so that families and young people and small businesses can thrive
Washington State casts all of its 43 votes for the next President, the past President, Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Washington, 43 votes President Trump
Alabama, 50 delegates
Madam Chair, I'm Coach Senator Tommy Tuberville and proud to represent the great state of Alabama
One of the most pro-military and pro-veteran states in the country
Huntsville, Alabama has sent somebody to the moon for the United States in the past
We will do it again in the very near future
We stand for the flag and kneel for God
Madam Chair, we proudly cast our 50 delegates for the next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Alabama, 50 votes President Trump
Massachusetts, 40 delegates
Madam Secretary, the great Commonwealth of Magachusets, home of John Quincy Adams, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry
and other great patriots who made America great
Proudly cast all of its 40 votes for our next President, Donald J. Trump
So together we can work to make America great again
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Massachusetts, 40 votes President Trump
Indiana
Madam Chair, I'm Jim Banks
Madam Chair, I'm Jim Banks from the great state of Indiana
In Indiana, we believe in the American dream
We love America and we love Donald J. Trump
As the son of a factory worker born in a trailer park
A veteran of the United States Navy
It's the honor of my life on behalf of my great state, the Hoosier state
To cast all 58 votes for the greatest President of my lifetime and my friend, Donald Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Indiana, 58 votes President Trump
Georgia
59 delegates
Madam Secretary, I'm Josh McCoon, Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party
Georgia, the Empire State of the South
Georgia, the number one state to do business in the United States of America
On November 5th, the Peach State will send 16 electoral votes for the once and future President of the United States
Donald J. Trump and today
We proudly cast all 59 votes for President Donald J. Trump
Thank you
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention
Georgia, 59 votes
President Trump
Utah, 40 delegates
Madam Secretary, my name is Mike Lee
I'm a U.S. Senator representing Utah
Utah is a place where we have big families, big hearts, and big ideas
It's a place where we love freedom
We love the Constitution and we despise tyranny
In Utah, from the red rocks to the snow-capped mountains with the greatest snow on earth
We know what heaven on earth looks like
Utah, the 45th state admitted to the Union
Today proudly cast
all of its 40 delegate votes for President Donald J. Trump
and his newly announced running mate, my friend and colleague, J.D. Vance
I'm wearing my glasses
I need you to move on just a little bit
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation and rules and procedures of this convention
Utah, 40 votes
President Trump
Maryland, 37 delegates
Madam Secretary, my name is David Bossy
Maryland, the old-line state, the seventh state to enter the Union
known for the amazing Chesapeake Bay and Blue Crab
and the United States Naval Academy
the home of Fort McHenry, the historic site
that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner
and the home
of the next United States Senator from Maryland, Larry Hogan
Maryland, proudly cast
are 37 votes
for my friend, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, Donald John Trump
Pursuit to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention
Maryland, 37 votes
President Trump
Texas
Maryland
Madam Secretary
Maryland
I'm April Ham George, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas
Not only Texas is the economic powerhouse of America
where we back our police officers, back our oil and gas workers
and back our men and women in uniform
Not only Texas create more jobs, private jobs
every month than Joe Biden could ever dream
when he's sleeping at 8 o'clock
Not only we are the state where no Democrat has won
a single statewide office since 1992
We have, behalf of our great Governor Greg Abbott, our Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
and our Attorney General Ken Paxton
and the Republican Party of Texas
and our entire delegation
we cast all 161 of our delegates
for the 45th and the 47th President, Donald Jack Trump
Thank you and God bless you and God bless Texas
Pursuant
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention
Texas
161 Vavs
President Trump
Iowa
79 Delegas
Madam Secretary, Alex Triantafilu
Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party
I stand here today with my friend Bernie Moreno
who's going to retire forever, politician, Sherrod Brown
and deliver a win to the United States Senate
we proudly cast our 79 votes
for President Donald J. Trump
and J.D. Vance
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention
Iowa
79 Vavs
President Trump
America
Samoa
79 Delegas
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Where our motto is
God Mua Bole to our God is first
therefore Madam Secretary
America Samoa proudly
and with all our hearts
cast our vote in favor of our next President
Donald J. Trump
America Samoa
Dallofa Teleman
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention
America Samoa
9 votes
President Trump
Wisconsin
41 Delegas
Madam Secretary
on behalf of the Wisconsin delegation
we welcome everyone here
to this 23rd Psalm place
we call home
where 170 years ago
this great party
was founded down the road
in Ripon, Wisconsin
in a little white schoolhouse
Madam Secretary
the great state of Wisconsin
proudly casts
all of its 41 votes
for Donald J. Trump
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention
Wisconsin
41 votes
President Trump
New York
91 votes
Whoo!
Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump
Trump, Trump, Trump
Trump, Trump
President Donald J. Trump
will always be a New Yorker
and New York will always love
President Donald J. Trump
We believe
that President Donald J. Trump
will be the first Republican
in a generation who will win
New York State
It is my honor
as represented for New York's 21st Congressional District
House Republican Conference Chair
on behalf of the 91 New York Delegates
to the Republican National Convention
proudly cast all 91 votes
for President Donald J. Trump
Pursuant to the announcement
of the delegation
and the rules and procedures
of this convention
New York
91 votes
President Trump
Florida
125 Delegates
Madam Secretary
and everybody in this great city
On behalf of our entire family
and on behalf of the 125 Delegates
in the unbelievable state of Florida
we hereby
nominate every single one of them
for the greatest president
that's ever lived
and that's Donald J. Trump
here by
declaring him
the Republican nominee
for President of the United States of America
here by
declaring him
the Republican nominee
for President
of the United States of America
Pursuant to the announcement
of the delegation
and the rules and procedures
of this convention
Florida
125 votes
President Trump
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We will now continue with the row call of the states, Puerto Rico, 23 delegates.
And I'm Sherman. I'm An Helsing Trung, state chairman for the Republican Party of Puerto Rico.
The great 51st Republican State of the Union, Puerto Rico.
The shining star of the Caribbean, brothers and sisters of Florida, Texas, California, New York and all the states.
It only casts all of our 23 votes for our next president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Puerto Rico.
The 23 votes, Donald Trump, President Trump, Kentucky, 46 delegates.
Madam Chairman, the Commonwealth of Kentucky proudly cast 46 votes for the next president, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Kentucky, 46 votes, President Trump.
Hawaii, 19 delegates.
Aloha mai kakou.
We are the delegation from the beautiful state of Hawaii.
We carry with us the traditions of the father of the Hawaii Republican Party, Prince Cujillo, Kalana Aneole, P.E. Coy.
And we carry his sentiment when he said, we are Republicans from the top of our heads to the bottom of our feet.
Madam Secretary, the great state of Hawaii pledges all 19 votes for the future president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Hawaii, 19 votes, President Trump.
Kansas, 39 delegates.
I am Mike Brown, Chairman of the Republican Party of Kansas, the Heartland of America and the Bread Basket of the World.
Also the aviation capital of the world and the home state of Bob Dole and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Madam Chair, the great state of Kansas proudly casts all 39 of its votes for the man, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Kansas, 39 votes, President Trump.
Louisiana, 47 delegates.
Madam Secretary, I am Eric Scormetta, Public Service Commissioner for the state of Louisiana and delegation chairman.
Louisiana, led by my friend, Republican Governor Jeff Landry.
Home of the Speaker of the House of the United States Government, Mike Johnson.
House Majority Leader, Steve Scalise.
Host of the 2025 Super Bowl for the NFL for the 11th time, the state with the lowest utility rates in the country, and becoming a center for capital investment for the United States.
Louisiana, the sportsman's paradise, casts all of its 47 delegate votes for the bold and brave Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Louisiana, 47 votes, President Trump.
Delaware, 16 delegates.
Madam Secretary, my name is Julianne Murray, and I am the proud state chairman of the Delaware Republican Party.
Delaware is a small and mighty state, but we are the first state.
We are so proud of our nominee, and we are going to fight to deliver Delaware to Donald J. Trump.
Madam Secretary, the great state of Delaware proudly casts all of its 16 votes for President Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Delaware, 16 votes, President Trump.
Guam, 9 delegates.
Madam Chairman, half a day on Felix Camacho, former governor of Guam.
We send a warm half a day as to Julius Massi from the great territory of Guam, where America's day begins.
Itano Imancimoro, the home of the newest Marine Corps base, Camp Bloss, and over 20,000 members of our armed forces, Army, airports, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
And over 23,000 veterans.
So Madam Chair, the great territory of Guam proudly casts all nine of its votes for President Donald J. Trump.
Who's Massi?
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Guam, 9 votes, President Trump.
Connecticut, 28 delegates.
Madam Secretary, my name is Ben Proto and I have the honor of serving as Chairman of the great state of Connecticut's Republican Party.
Connecticut, the Constitution State, the Arsenal of Democracy, and the home of the two times.
Soon to be three time NCAA men's basketball champion.
You've got Husky proudly cast 28 votes for the 45th president and soon to be 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Connecticut.
28 votes, President Trump.
Alaska, 29 delegates.
The great state of Alaska pledges all of its 29 delicate votes to Donald J. Trump.
The state of Alaska, the largest state in the nation.
Two and a half times the size of our fellow state, Texas.
The furthest northern state, western state, and eastern state.
The largest bears in the country.
Largest moose.
Biggest military, more retired veterans per capita.
Once again, we pledge all of our votes, 29 delegates to Donald Trump, the next President of the United States of America.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, Alaska.
29 votes, President Trump.
Oregon, 31 delegates.
Madam Secretary, I'm Tracey Hanell, National Committeewoman for Oregon,
home of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-Doremer and Congressman Cliff Benz, home of the Beavers.
Oregon is also home of the deepest lake in the country and the deepest canyon in the country.
We have the third most climbed mountain in the world and we're the wind sailing capital of the world.
Oregon is an outdoor lover's paradise with every geographical terrain on the planet within our border.
Madam Secretary, the great state of Oregon proudly casts our 31 votes for President Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention.
Oregon, 31 votes, President Trump.
I love it.
Mississippi, 40 delegates.
Thank you, Madam Secretary.
Governor Tate Reeves, on behalf of the great state of Mississippi, the hospitality state, the birthplace of America's music,
home to BB King, Elvis, Faulkner, and the best catfish in the entire world.
Where our food is fried and our tea is sweet.
Where breaking economic development and employment records daily is as common as college baseball national championship teams.
A Republican stronghold and a key piece of the red wall.
From the mighty Mississippi River to the sweet Gulf Coast and everywhere in between,
I am incredibly excited, honored, and proud to cast all 40 of our votes for the next president of these great United States,
Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention.
Mississippi, 40 votes, President Trump.
Northern Mariana Allens, nine delegates.
Half a day, Jan Thiro, Madam Secretary.
I am Irene Hall and I am the National Committee woman and delegation chair of the Northern Mariana Islands.
On behalf of the nine delegates from a beautiful Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
we are so proud to cast all of our votes for our president.
Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention.
Northern Mariana Allens, nine votes.
President Trump.
Wyoming.
29,000.
Madam Chairman.
I am Wyoming Secretary of State and Wyoming delegation Chairman Chuck Ray.
The cowboy state is the energy capital of our country.
We supply coal, oil and gas, soda ash, ag products for the entire world.
And Wyoming the cowboy state is Trump country.
We've supplied the highest margin of victory for President Trump in both 2016 and 2020.
And with that, Wyoming the cowboy state casts all of its 29 delegates for President Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention.
Wyoming.
29 votes.
President Trump.
Maine.
20 delegates.
Hi, my name is Demi Kazunas.
I'm a proud Army veteran, a dentist, a daughter of legal immigrants, mother and grandmother,
and will be the next U.S. senator from the great state of Maine.
But today, as chair of the Maine delegation, the largest exporter of lobsters and blueberries,
also known as vacation land.
And we delivered one electoral college vote for President Trump in 16 and 20 out of all of New England.
We stand here proudly with my delegation of 20 to cast all of our votes for the next President
of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention.
Maine.
20 votes.
President Trump.
Missouri.
54 delegates.
Madam Secretary.
Missouri.
The Show Me State.
Home of the four-time Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Home of the best United States senators, Josh Hawley and Eric Schmidt.
From the great northwest of the Pony Express to the Lake of the Ozarks, Bass Pro Shop,
and St. Louis Arch, the mighty Missouri is casting 54 delegates for our favorite President
and the next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention.
Missouri.
54 votes.
President Trump.
Idaho.
32 delegates.
I'm Dorothy Moon, Chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party and also the delegate sponsor.
I'm excited to have all of the delegates behind us, all 32 votes to go toward Donald J. Trump.
We are the Jim State.
We are very rural.
We have a lot of mountains and rivers and we also love freedom and liberty and we love
a fighter and Donald Trump has a proven fighter and we want him to be our next President
with our 32 delegates.
We need to be with him.
Fight.
All 32 votes, President Trump.
Illinois.
Sixty-four delegates.
Madam Secretary, I'm Congresswoman Mary Miller and I'm proud to represent Illinois, the land
of Lincoln, the first Republican president, and on behalf of parents who are horrified
by Joe Biden's attack on parental rights, on behalf of farmers who are being crushed
by the Biden economy, on behalf of our daughters who Biden is forcing to compete against men
and sports, and on behalf of the victims of the Kamala Harris border crisis, Madam Chairwoman,
Illinois cast, proudly cast all 64 votes for President Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
Illinois, 64 of us, President Trump.
North Dakota, the Nan Dellba.
Madam Secretary, I'm North Dakota State Auditor Josh Gallian and Chair of our delegation.
I'm a United States Air Force veteran.
I'm here with our Chairwoman Sandy Sanford and the rest of our delegation.
North Dakota, we love our farmers.
We love our energy producers.
We back the blue.
We are very appreciative of our military installations, mine and Air Force Base and Grand Forks Air Force Base.
We feed the world.
We fuel the world.
We defend the world.
The great state of North Dakota proudly casts all of its 29 votes for President Donald J.
Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
North Dakota, 29 votes.
President Trump, Arizona, 43 delegates.
Arizona needs the secured southern border to prevent the atrocities that are happening,
fix its broken election system.
And that's why I shall be bush the delegation chair and our wonderful state chairwoman,
Gina Swabota, and this entire delegation cast their 43 delegates to Donald J. Trump!
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and rules and procedures of this convention,
Arizona, 43 votes.
President Trump, New Jersey, 12 delegates.
Yeah!
Madam Secretary, I am State Senator Michael Tessa from the Great State, the Garden State,
the state of New Jersey, a state where President Donald J. Trump has invested heavily.
And we think, and we know, that he can win New Jersey this year.
Yeah!
Madam Secretary, we should all be thankful right now that we are able to cast our votes
for President Donald J. Trump after what took place on Saturday.
Plus.
So the state of New Jersey is extremely proud to cast all of its delegate votes for the
5th, and soon to be 47th President of these United States, President Donald J. Trump.
Let's go!
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
New Jersey, 12 votes.
President Trump, U.S. Virgin Islands, four delegates.
Madam Secretary, as Chairman of the United States Virgin Islands, the land of welcoming people,
beautiful beaches, tremendous culture, and the best rum in the world proudly casts its four delegates
for President Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
four votes.
President Trump.
Thank you, sir.
North Carolina.
North Carolina, 74 delegates.
Madam Secretary, I am Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson and God willing, I will be the next governor of North Carolina.
North Carolina is the Tar Heel State.
North Carolina is the home of the long-leaf pine, and North Carolina is indeed the state that is and always will be.
First in flight.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the state of North Carolina, I am directed at the state that the state to cast 62 votes
for America's Braveheart and the next President of the United States of America,
Donald J. Trump for President, and 12 votes in accordance with the rules.
North Carolina, 62 votes.
President Trump, 12 votes to be cast.
Pursuant to the rules and procedures of this convention.
Arkansas, 40 delegates.
Madam Secretary, Chairman Wiley, I am Joseph Wood, Chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas,
the natural state, the land of opportunity.
Home of the 47th governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Yes.
Also home of the National Federation of Republican Women, Julie Harris, Johnny Cash, Al Green,
and the Little Rock Nine Civil Rights Movement.
We cast our 40 votes to continue to fight and save America with Donald J. Trump.
Our vote for Donald J. Trump will be released!
Arkansas, 40 votes.
President Trump.
Virginia, 48 delegates.
Madam Secretary, on behalf of the great Commonwealth of Virginia,
named last week by CNBC as America's top place to do business.
Home to 850,000 of the greatest Americans are military and veteran heroes.
Home to Washington, Madison, Monroe, the first governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
the voice of Liberty, Patrick Henry, and home to Thomas Jefferson,
who penned the most immortal words that we hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator,
with certain unalienable rights, and among them are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Proudly, as governor of Virginia, along with our great chairman of the Republican Party
of Virginia, Rich Anderson, we cast our delegate votes for the next President of the United States,
Donald J. Trump and his Vice President, J.D. Vance.
Virginia, 42 votes.
President Trump, six votes to be cast pursuant to the rules and procedures of the convention.
Michigan, 55 delegates.
Madam Chairman, Chairwoman, I rise from the great state of Michigan,
where the Republican Party was founded under the Oaks on July 6, 1854,
home of the gas-powered automobile, Flint, Vehicle City, Motown, Michigan State University Spartans.
The 2023 Football National Champions, Michigan Wolverines,
Cereal City, USA, the Great Lakes State, and sadly the worst governor in America.
We welcome you to the Midwest, the Liberal League call us flyover country.
We're proud to be part of the so-called blue wall, and we're going to tear down that wall.
So once again, to once again elect our 45th and 47th President, Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Genska's office.
Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump.
All right, Michigan, 51 votes, President Trump, four of us to be cast pursuant to the rules
and procedures of the convention.
Minnesota, 39 delegates.
Madam Secretary, the great state of Minnesota, the battleground state of Minnesota,
which will elect a Republican for President for the first time since 1972 this year,
Minnesota, the first state to fight to preserve our nation in 1861,
today to preserve our nation again.
We, Minnesota, proudly pledge all 39 of our delegate votes for our next President,
Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
Minnesota, 39 votes, President Trump, Colorado, 37 delegates.
Madam Secretary, on behalf of the Colorado Republican Party and the great state of Colorado,
the Centennial State, home of the U.S. Air Force Academy and Space Command,
along with the best Rocky Mountain Peaks and powder skiing in the world,
I have the honor of announcing that our delegation with unity and purpose,
while responding to our President's call to fight, fight, fight,
unanimously votes for the 45th and soon-to-be 47th President of the United States,
Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and rules and procedures of this convention,
Colorado, 37 votes, President Trump,
Rhode Island, 19 delegates.
Madam Secretary, the Ocean State,
where almost 90 years of Democratic control has led to the industrial vandalism of our ocean,
wind turbines in our ocean are killing our fishing industry and marine life,
which has led to all pain and no gain.
We were the first state to declare our independence from Britain
and the last state to ratify the Constitution because we believe in state's rights.
We are home to the independent man who wonders what happened to that independent freedom of religion,
spirit that Roger Williams brought into Rhode Island.
Let's bring back the spirit and soul of America with patriotism and intelligence
rather than blind, ambitious power.
Madam Secretary, the great state of Rhode Island proudly casts all 19 votes for Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
Rhode Island, 19 votes, President Trump,
Pennsylvania, 67 delegates.
Madam Secretary, the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and its phenomenal delegation behind me.
The birthplace of our nation and Constitution
and Independence Hall proudly casts all the 67 votes
for the bravest man in America, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
Pennsylvania, 67 votes, President Trump.
South Dakota, 29 delegates.
Madam Secretary, I'm Larry Rodden, Lieutenant Governor of the great state of South Dakota.
I'm proud to speak on behalf of myself and Governor Nome and our delegation.
We represent the freest state in a nation built on the principles of freedom.
On behalf of South Dakota's, I wanted to say one thing, President Trump
helped bring fireworks back to our Mount Rushmore.
That monument honors four of our greatest presidents,
and I believe there's room for one more.
Just saying.
On behalf of South Dakota's 29 delegates,
I proudly cast all our votes for President Donald J. Trump.
South Dakota, 28 votes, President Trump.
New Mexico, 22 delegates.
Madam Secretary, I'm Jim Townsend, National Committeeman from New Mexico,
joined with Tina's Duke, National Committeewoman from New Mexico,
and the delegation from New Mexico.
New Mexico is known as the land of enchantment.
We remember well when our citizens flourished,
and jobs were always available.
Madam Secretary, we remember when the courts in our country
were known for being fair, and our borders were secure.
Madam Secretary, we also remember who was responsible for that
and who worked hard for America.
That's why today, New Mexico cast all 22 votes
for the next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention,
New Mexico, 22 votes.
President Trump.
Montana, 31 delegates.
Madam Secretary, Montana is Big Sky Country,
abundant with God's blessings.
Montana is the most patriotic state in the USA.
Montana is debt free and sanctuary city free.
As Secretary of State, along with all the delegates from Montana,
we stand with a leader who has reshaped American politics
and reinvigorated our spirit as a nation.
He delivered on his promises record job growth, historic tax cuts,
securing our border, and protecting our Second Amendment.
It is our honor to cast 31 votes for our next President,
Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention,
Montana, 31 votes.
President Trump.
South Carolina, 50 delegates.
Madam Secretary,
I'm Henry McMaster, proud happy governor of the state of South Carolina.
Lucky husband of First Lady Peggy Jean,
Maccabee McMaster.
Great state of South Carolina, the parallel state,
from the mountains to the sea,
where we've been fighting for liberty since 1670,
where the Revolutionary War was won,
where in 2016, Donald Trump won his first primary victory ever,
ushering in the Trump era of American history.
The great state of South Carolina, proud now,
cast all 50 of its votes for President Donald J. Trump.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation
and the rules and procedures of this convention,
President of South Carolina, 50 votes, President Trump.
Vermont, 17 delegates.
Madam Secretary, thank you.
My name is Gerald Malloy.
I am a proud Vermoner, a Vermont delegate, and a veteran.
I am also the Vermont Republican Party nominee for the United States Senate,
and I'm the guy that's going to retire, Bernie Sanders.
Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah.
Vermont is the Green Mountain State.
It's the 14th Star, a long history of leadership
and innovation for the United States, Ethan Allen, John Deere, President Calvin Coolidge.
Our motto is freedom and unity.
Unfortunately, right now we've got a problem with unity and division in the United States.
There's one man that's going to reunite our country and make America great again.
It's Donald Trump, 45th and 47th President.
Mr. Chairman, the great state of Vermont proudly casts all of its 17 votes for Donald J. Trump.
Here we go.
Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention,
Vermont, 17 votes, President Trump.
District of Columbia, 19 delegates.
Madam Secretary, on behalf of the District of Columbia,
I am directed by that district to cast its 19 votes for President in accordance with the rules.
District of Columbia, 19 votes to be cast.
Pursuant to the rules and procedures of the convention.
Thank you, delegates.
Ladies and gentlemen, Speaker Johnson.
All right.
The chair is prepared to announce the results.
The following candidate received the following votes.
2,387 votes for President Donald J. Trump.
Let's make it official.
Accordingly, the chair announces that President Donald J. Trump
hadn't received a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the convention,
has been selected as the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States.
The chair is pleased to appoint the following to serve as the Escort Committee for President
Donald J. Trump, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Barron Trump.
Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is now my honor to introduce the Attorney General, and there goes the teleprompter.
Thank you very much.
As long as we can make it to the show tonight, we're in American band.
We're in American band.
We're coming to your town.
We're looking for this town.
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I'm back in you, baby
I want you to want me
I need you to see me
I love you to love me
I'm a real mess with you
But on a brand new show
Get on with the work that you say
That's enough of me
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Oh, tonight, tonight, tonight
Oh, tonight, tonight
Oh, tonight, tonight, tonight
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I love you to love me
I'm back in you to make me
I'm a real mess with you
Get on with the work that you say
That's enough of me
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See you cry
Oh, tonight, tonight, tonight
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Oh, tonight, tonight
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I bet you'd make me
I want you to be the one
I need you to need me
I love you to love me
Shout out about you
Put on a round of your shirt
Get on by the phone with me
That's what you call me
Tonight and night and night
See you cryin'
Oh, tonight and night and night
See you cry
Feelin' how I know when I'm friendly
Don't be that tired
Oh, tonight and night and night
See you cry
Feelin' how I know when I'm friendly
Don't be that tired
Oh, tonight and night and night
See you cry
I want you to be the one
I need you to be
I love you to love me
And I'm tellin' you, baby
I want you to be the one
I want you to be
I want you to be the one
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There's just to keep on looking to the north yaw
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take it to the street, take it to the street, take it to the street, take it to the street,
take it to the street, take it to the street, take it to the street, don't want me to
take it to the street, take it to the street, take it to the street, take it to the street,
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I got this on the table
My life is feeling
When it hits we're gonna drink and drink up
So we can tie it up a simple story
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We'll be here and do our better
Go with the changing
I knew it had to happen
But the truth was changed
I'll be through my darkest summer
But the thunder stopped me
Felt the death so burning
Till you pulled on me like a sweet sunshine
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We'll be here and do our better
Go with the changing
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Baby, I can't remember you but baby
Go with the changing
Baby
Go with the changing
You know you know you know you got to
Keep my falling
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Keep my falling
Baby, keep my falling
You know you know you know you got to
Keep my falling
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Got to go with the changing
Thank you so much!
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Rollin' down, up with nine of five.
I'll deal out through my hometown countryside.
You wanna go outside the side,
push the trolls and roll the drive.
Come on, take my baby for a ride.
Ooh, she like a spool, stretch her highway.
Ooh, she like a cool summer breeze.
If our boat is far enough right,
we might lose control tonight.
Down the ship, and up the speed,
looks at me between my little feet.
Let's roll tonight.
I'll be doin' more than fifty-five.
When I get my baby from my side.
I'll go and power back,
pullin' stories outside the spine.
Come on, take my baby for a ride.
Ooh, she like a spool, stretch her highway.
Ooh, she like a cool summer breeze.
If my boat is rollin' right,
we might lose control tonight.
Down the ship, and up the speed,
looks at me between my little feet.
Let it roll tonight.
MUSIC
Ooh, she like a spool, stretch her highway.
Ooh, she like a cool summer breeze.
If my boat is rollin' right,
we might lose control tonight.
Down the ship, and up the speed,
looks at me between my little feet.
Let it roll tonight.
MUSIC
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Are you getting up the tears
Have you had enough of mine
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All the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean
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And seen you find another man
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All right, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience
It is now my honor to introduce the Attorney General of Iowa, Brenna Bird.
Please join me in giving her a warm welcome.
Well thank you Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, it is now a time for us to determine our
nominee for the Office of Vice President of the United States, Senator J.D. Vance.
Well I don't really liberate the United States, we're the ones who need it for us.
Let the rest of the world help us march to an agent that's to rebuild a merry first one.
Our highest bridges are far and far, good last, good last and cursed.
Let's march to keep down all over the world.
Let's march, let's rebuild a merry first.
Who's on the hill and is watching the valley, who's in charge of it all?
God bless the army, God bless our liberty, that got the rest of it all.
Give me an imposition of backing away, freedom is stuck in the verse.
Let's get out of Iraq, get back on the track, and let's rebuild a merry first.
Let's march.
Well I don't really liberate the United States, we're the ones who need it the most.
You think I'm blind smoke, boys it ain't no joke.
I make 20-50 year coast coast.
Well I don't really liberate the United States, we're the ones who need it more.
Let the rest of the world help us march to an agent that's to rebuild a merry first.
Our highest bridges are far and far, good last, good last and cursed.
There's things to be done all over the world, but let's rebuild a merry first.
Who's on the hill and is watching the valley, who's in charge of it all?
God bless the army, God bless our liberty, that got the rest of it all.
Give me an imposition of backing away, freedom is stuck in the verse.
Let's get out of Iraq, get back on the track, and let's rebuild a merry first.
Well I don't really liberate the United States, we're the ones who need it the most.
You think I'm blind smoke, boys it ain't no joke.
I make 20-50 year coast coast.
All right, time for a little convention business here.
The chair states that in compliance with Rule 40B, the chair has been furnished with evidence that a plurality of the delegates from each of five or more states
severely support the candidate who will be presented for the nomination for Vice President of the United States.
The chair would like to remind delegates of the provisions of Rule 40A which provide that in part if there is only one candidate for nomination for Vice President of the United States
who has demonstrated the support required by this paragraph be of this rule.
Emotion to nominate for such office by acclamation shall be in order and no calling of the role with respect to shut office shall be required.
At this time, the chair states that she has been furnished with evidence that there is only one candidate for nomination for the office of Vice President
who has demonstrated the support required under Rule 40B of the rules of the convention.
Delegates and alternates, the chair recognizes and is pleased to introduce John Houston, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, for the purpose of nominating.
Please give him a warm welcome.
Are we ready? Are we ready to nominate a Vice President?
How about you, Ohio? Yeah!
That's awesome. I'm John Houston, the Lieutenant Governor from the great state of Ohio,
is an honor to speak to you all this afternoon to formally nominate the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States.
Ohio is the heart of it all, and that is certainly the case once again here today.
The Vice Presidency is an office of sacred trust.
The man who accepts this nomination accepts with it the awesome responsibility to give wise counsel to the President.
To represent America abroad, to preside over the Senate and to be ready to lead our nation at a moment's notice.
Such a man must have an America-first attitude in his heart.
Amen.
He must embrace his obligation to the American family, the American worker, and the American soldier.
He must believe that America is exceptional, and be prepared in the tradition of our founders to pledge his life, his fortune, his sacred honor to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
He must share the values and principles of our presidential nominee and be trusted to faithfully implement the will of the people.
J.D. Vance is such a man.
A man who loves America and will represent our people with moral courage, strength, and honor.
J.D. is a living embodiment of the American dream.
He came from humble beginnings, and even as his life took him to places he might have never imagined, he never forgot where he came from.
Ohio values are in his blood.
He served our nation in the United States Marine Corps.
He is a graduate of the Ohio State University.
He graduated summa cum laude from Yale Law School and is the author of the best-selling book Hill Billie Elegy.
And he is a crusader for the people of the Ohio in the United States Senate.
He has never forgotten the working people of our country, and he never will.
I want to bring investment to middle America as a businessman and has fought to defend them every single day in the Senate.
In this I know, this I know, he will faithfully stand by President Donald Trump's side as they win this election and change the course of our nation.
He will change the course of our nation to the benefit of all American citizens and truly make our country great again.
It is therefore my honor to nominate Ohio Senator J.D. Vance for the Office of Vice President of the United States of America.
Delegates and alternates pursuant to Rule 40A, a motion to nominate by acclimation is now in order.
The chair now recognizes delegate Bernie Moreno, Senate candidate from Ohio for the purpose of making a motion.
Thank you, Madam Chair. My name is Bernie Moreno. I'm honored to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate from the great state of Ohio.
I know firsthand that my dear friend J.D. is a selfless and brilliant fighter.
He is a patriot who loves America. He loves Ohio. He loves his family.
He's a great father. He's a great man. And that's what we need in this nation today.
To J.D. Vance, America first is not just a slogan. It's his north star.
He has followed it every moment of his life and career.
He knows what it's like to live in poverty, forgotten by Washington politicians.
He is dedicated to ensure that no American has ever forgotten again.
Madam Chair, it is a great honor to move that J.D. Vance, be nominated by acclimation,
by this Republican National Convention as its candidate for the Office of Vice President of the United States of America.
Without objection, the previous question is ordered.
The question is on the motion that Senator J.D. Vance be nominated by acclimation.
All those in favor signify by saying aye.
All those opposed signify by saying no.
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it, and the motion is adopted.
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
Delegates and alternates, ladies and gentlemen,
I am proud to announce that Senator J.D. Vance has the overwhelming support of this convention
to be the next vice president of the United States.
The chair is pleased to make the following appointments to the escort committee for Senator J.D. Vance.
His vice presidential nominee.
Usha Vance, thank you, and God bless America.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back Speaker Johnson.
What a great night.
Pursuant to Rule 40D of the rules of the Republican Party, I formally declare President Donald J.T. Trump
and J.D. Vance as the Republican nominees for President and Vice President of the United States.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back our Instant Chairman Michael Watley.
What a great afternoon for the Republican Party, and what a great afternoon for America.
It is now time to take the official convention photograph.
If all of the delegates would please stand and turn to the center camera directly opposite the stage,
we will take the official photograph.
Thank you.
The camera is right there.
Right above it.
I'm seeing the guy with a big hand.
Thank you.
Great job.
Thank you, delegates.
At this time, please welcome Liora Levy, Delegate and National Committee Woman from Connecticut,
who will lead us in a benediction.
Let us pray.
That means be quiet.
Bow your heads.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the life and strength of President Donald Trump,
and pray that you continue to protect his family.
We pray for Corey Comparatori and his family.
May his memory always be a blessing.
We pray for the two patriotic Americans who were wounded and for their speedy complete recovery.
King of the universe, who knows all, sees all, please watch over us as we embark on the work
for which we have gathered here today.
We are here to elect President Donald J. Trump, a leader with wisdom, strength, courage,
and the experience to repair what has been badly broken.
Lord, please bless the leaders of our great Republican Party.
Bless President Trump.
Vice President J.D. Vance.
RNC Chairman Michael Watley.
No Chairman Laura Trump.
The delegates, alternates, and guests gathered here today as we work to make America great again.
May we remember your word in Deuteronomy 31-6.
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid because of them.
For the Lord your God goes with you.
He will never leave nor forsake you.
Our Father in Heaven bless our exceptional country, the United States of America, and
all who stand vigilant to protect us, the members of our Armed Forces, police, and first responders.
O Lord our God, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, your eternal city, and for all the children of Abraham.
We remember and pray for freedom for the hostages kidnapped and held so cruelly against their will.
Lord, please keep them in your sight and hasten the day of their freedom.
Lord, we have gathered here from different communities, cities, states, and territories.
Let us pray together, united for our nation, the United States of America.
May our prayers unite the American people to work together for the betterment of our nation and of the entire world.
May America be a light unto the nations and an emissary of clarity and leadership for the world.
Grant peace, goodness, blessing, grace, loving kindness, and mercy to us.
Bless us, our Father, all of us, as one, with the light of your face. Amen.
In a moment we will recess until this evening's session.
This evening's session will reconvene at approximately 545.
However, I will instruct delegates to please return to the hall at 530 p.m.
in order to be in your seats by 545 p.m.
I thank you for consideration.
The chair declares that the 2024 Republican National Convention is in recess subject to the call of the chair.
Thank you. I'll be back with the chair at 545.
Thank you very much.