year for the conservative cause. [ applause ] >> and i think barack obama is a one-term president. [ cheering ] >> sean: vice president cheney was not the only one to receive a rock star welcome. here's former massachusetts governor mitt romney. >> president obama instituted the most anti-growth, anti-investment, anti-jobs measures we've seen in our lifetimes. he called his agenda ambitious. i call it reckless. america has been a force for good like no other in the world, for that we make no apology! >> sean: one of the most anticipated moments was an appearance by marco rubio. >> leaders at the highest levels of our government are undertaking a deliberate and systematic effort to redefine our government, our economy and our country.