Republican convention Date: September 02, 2004 Major speakers: President George W. Bush, Governor George Pataki and General Tommy Franks. Time: 8:30 - 11:30 P.M. <Tab/>President George W. Bush started his speech by accepting the nomination for president. He then explained the plan he had for the next 4 years. He managed, to take some time to talk about all the things American has gone through and pointed out that the war in Iraq and …showed first 75 words of 272 total…

…showed last 75 words of 272 total…the US. Bush criticized Kerry's views on education, the war on Iraq, and taxes. Kerry was accused of not knowing what he wants. "Kerry has to google his own name to find out where he stands" Governor George Pataki said. Pataki also said that Kerry had no record of achievements. Bush on the other hand, turned around the economy, cut taxes on the middle class, helped small businesses, and applied tougher standards to the schools.