This evening, nikki haley, jim jordan, steve scalise, and senator tim scott. Here is that session. A country where were judged by our character with dignity an respect for all. Belief that all are created equal, that lives matter irrespective of race, creed, or color. Committed to excelling beyond our dreams. Limited only by our imaginations where rugged individualism and american exceptionalism inspired the best in each of us. And when we see injustice to one, we act to fix it for all. This is our story. We journey together. We stand in the breach to preserve a way of life that while imperfect, has brought prosperity, honor, and dignity to generations past and will for generations to come. Four years ago, we faced a historic crossroad. Career politicians promising change every election. But delivering emptiness. We chose a different path. A man who was not a politician. A man who cares. A man who loves america. And all americans. A man who works works tirelessly for you. Even tonight
The 2020 Republican National convenon. Good evening, im judy woodruf and welcome to our special pbs newshour live coverage of the repu National Convention. This years political conventions are like none any us can remember. Welong with thousands of others have planned to be in thcharlotte, north carolin week. But because of the pandemic, this gathering will be almost entirely virtual. Speakers w are the thethe republicans am im here in the studio with amy walter and amna that. Warner right around the corner. Both df them sociallytant. We have reporters and analysts across the country. We plan to bring you the same depth of coverage and analysis ering this critical time in an historction year. This week President Trump will years. He case for another four and we will be here to hear all of it. Lets turn first to our newshour reporters am that nawaz as i say is in thstudio just around the corner from me to give us a guide on whato expect and key moments to look out for. Hi judy, like the
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States and mrs. Trump. [applause] pres. Trump thank you very much. Please. Those are friendly truckers. Theyre on our side. Its almost a celebration in a way. Please sit down. Please. The first lady and i are thrilled to welcome you this afternoon for our second event recognizing extraordinary americans who have responded to the invisible enemy we know what the invisible enemy is, weve learned a lot with exceptional bravery and commitment and love. And we appreciate it very much. Great job, fantastic job. In the midst of this pandemic, our nation has been united in grief and in prayer for the precious lives that have been lost. Weve also come together in awe and admiration for the heroism and patriotism that were witnessing all across our country. Here with us today is amy ford, a nurse of 17 years, from williamson, West Virginia a great state. Where is amy . Hi, amy. Weeks ago, after telling her children she loved them, amy got on a pl