Have come to this country with nothing, nothing but hope. Today, one of their sons stands before you with the opportunity to be president of the United States top ladies and gentlemen, it is with honor, pride, and with love that i give you michael f dukakis. [applause] america by neil diamond playing] [applause] [applause] [applause] [crowd chanting] gov. Dukakis mr. Chairman. A few months ago when Olympia Dukakis in front of about a billion and a half Television Viewers all over the world raised that oscar over her head and said, ok, michael, lets go, she wasnt kidding. [applause] kitty and i are kitty and i are grateful to her for that wonderful introduction and grateful to all of you for making this possible. This is a wonderful evening for us and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. [applause] my fellow democrats. My fellow americans. Sixteen months ago, when i announced my candidacy for the presidency of the United States, i said this campaign would be a marathon. Tonight,
Good afternoon. You may be seated. Robin wilkerson and i am the co chancellor of Northcentral University. To all the friends and the family of george floyd and all of our esteemed guest here today, i want to welcome you. On behalf of the university, on behalf of doctor scott hagan, on behalf of the board of regents, on behalf of the faculty we are so grateful that you are here with us today. And we are honored that you have come to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of mr. George floyd. On behalf of everyone here i want to personally express our deepest condolences for this tragic loss, now to open this service the celebration of his life we will have a scripture reading from reverend, pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church followed by an opening prayer from doctor scott hagan, president of Northcentral University and a solo by missus tawana porter. On behalf of the pastors and preachers from minneapolis and st. Paul, bloods on the south side, disciples on the north side, psa
Good afternoon. You may be seated. My name is Robin Wilkerson and i am the co chancellor of Northcentral University. To all the friends and the family of george floyd and all of our esteemed guest here today, i want to welcome you. On behalf of the university, on behalf of doctor scott hagan, on behalf of the board of regents, on behalf of the faculty we are so grateful that you are here with us today. And we are honored that you have come to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of mr. George floyd. On behalf of everyone here i want to personally express our deepest condolences for this tragic loss, now to open this service the celebration of his life we will have a scripture reading from reverend, pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church followed by an opening prayer from doctor scott hagan, president of Northcentral University and a solo by missus tawana porter. On behalf of the pastors and preachers from minneapolis and st. Paul, bloods on the south side, disciples on the nort
Good afternoon. You may be seated. My name is Robin Wilkerson and i am the co chancellor of Northcentral University. To all the friends and the family of george floyd and all of our esteemed guest here today, i want to welcome you. On behalf of the university, on behalf of doctor scott hagan, on behalf of the board of regents, on behalf of the faculty we are so grateful that you are here with us today. And we are honored that you have come to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of mr. George floyd. On behalf of everyone here i want to personally express our deepest condolences for this tragic loss, now to open this service the celebration of his life we will have a scripture reading from reverend, pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church followed by an opening prayer from doctor scott hagan, president of Northcentral University and a solo by missus tawana porter. On behalf of the pastors and preachers from minneapolis and st. Paul, bloods on the south side, disciples on the nort
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