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McCain Defends Iraq War, Calls for President's Reelection
Senator John McCain Party maverick Sen. John McCain, R.-Ariz., lauded President Bush's decision to invade Iraq, calling the goals of the war "necessary, achievable and noble." In a newsmaker interview, McCain discusses his speech, the president's campaign for reelection and the need for the nation to continue the fight against terrorism.

Full Text: Sen. McCain's Address
RealAudio: McCain's Political Biography
RealAudio: Historians, analysts offer final thoughts on Day One of the convention.

State Reports

Voter Turnout Seen as the Key
to the Keystone State

As polls in Pennsylvania continue to show President Bush and his Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts in a dead heat, the state's Democratic and Republican parties are working overtime to get out the vote.

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Giuliani Blasts Kerry, Calls For Americans to Endorse President's Policies
In a blistering critique of Democratic nominee John Kerry's position on the Iraq war, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani called for voters to support the president because Kerry "has no such clear, precise and consistent vision" for a war on terrorism.
Full Text: Former Mayor Giuliani's Address
RealAudio: Widows of those killed in the 9/11 attacks discuss the importance of fighting terrorism.

War Dominates Early Discussions During the Republican Convention
The issue of the war in Iraq has dominated much of the debate in the early parts of the campaign for president. Two GOP lawmakers discuss how the sharply divisive issue may play this fall.

RealAudio: Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets Sunday to voice the objection to President Bush's policy in Iraq. Kwame Holman reports on the weekend's rallies.
RealAudio: Delegates to the Republican Convention contend the situation in Iraq confirm the president's decision to oust Saddam Hussein was the right one.
RealAudio: Historians consider the challenges presidents have faced in the past during a war.

Republicans Stress President's Leadership in War on Terror
As Republicans opened their convention only blocks from the scene of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history, elected leaders praised President Bush for his war against al-Qaida and his stewardship of the military campaign to oust Saddam Hussein.
RealAudio: Shields and Brooks assess the political implications of the security issue in the post-9/11 world.
RealAudio: Two Republican members of Congress from near Ground Zero reflect on the president's leadership following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
RealAudio: Former Assistant United States Attorney Robert Khuzami praises the Patriot Act.

The Walking Tour of the President's Economic Plan
Paul Solman tours the Big Apple with Glenn Hubbard, the president's former chief economic adviser, to explore President Bush's handling of the economy in his first term.

Photo of the Day
Vice President Cheney and NY Gov. George Pataki Speak at Ellis Island

Vice President Dick Cheney unofficially kicked off the convention with a speech Sunday on Ellis Island.

Convention News

Sen. McCain Headlines First Night of Republican Convention

As the Republican National Convention began Monday with a tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, a security helicopter flew over Madison Square Garden and thousands of police monitored demonstrators on New York City streets.

Speeches

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert

Former Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani

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