TAMPA, Fla. (WKOW) -- Governor Scott Walker will be one of
the headliners at the Republican National Convention later this month.
The Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus
announced Wednesday morning there will five additional headliners who will
address the convention August 27-30. Along with Walker, the others announced
Wednesday include Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Texas Republican U.S.
Senate Nominee Ted Cruz, Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno and Georgia Attorney
General Sam Olens.
Governor Walker says, "We have seen the power of bold
ideas right here in Wisconsin. The American people are demanding bold reform and
we need to put a leader in the White House who will fight to turn our country
around. The Republican National Convention will be an important rallying point
for our country and our party and I look forward to sharing our story of reform
and officially nominating Mitt Romney as the next president of the United
States."
"These five remarkable individuals will bring a diversity
of experiences and perspectives to the convention stage in Tampa, where they
will voice their support for Governor Mitt Romney. They have each served the
public in their own impressive ways, and they all share a dedication to the
Republican principles of individual opportunity, responsible government and
personal liberty," Chairman Priebus said.
Republican National Convention Chief Executive Officer
William Harris said, "We are creating a world-class program of speakers at this
convention. Their love for our country and vision for a brighter and more
prosperous future will resonate in Tampa and echo across our nation."
