Reply #5: Here's the page from their site

[Bernardo de La Paz]

Somebody follow the link and capture and post the image of the page please.

http://www.gop.com/News/Read.aspx?ID=4557

Here's the text:

Monday, August 16, 2004
Nearly One In Five Delegates To The 2004 Republican National Convention Is A Veteran Or Active Military Personnel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leonardo Alcivar / Christine Iverson
212-356-2300 / 202-863-8614

NEW YORK - Nearly one in five delegates to the 2004 Republican National Convention is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces or an active member of the military, the 2004 Republican National Convention announced today. Veterans will make up 15 percent of the Republican delegation and active military personnel will make up 3 percent of the delegates traveling to New York City this month to re-nominate George W. Bush. In comparison, when the Democrats gathered in Boston last month, veterans made up only 11.5 percent of the delegates.

"We're proud to announce that nearly one in five delegates to the Republican National Convention is a veteran or is currently serving this country in our nation's Armed Forces. From the veterans who have fought to protect and preserve the freedoms we enjoy today to the men and women who are protecting us now as we fight the war on terror, they deserve our thanks and gratitude. We appreciate their sacrifice and are grateful for their service, both to their country and to our democratic process," said Ed Gillespie, Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

"The Republican Party is honored to have the support of America's veterans and our active duty servicemen and women," said Bill Harris, CEO of the 2004 Republican National Convention and U.S. Army veteran. "On behalf of the 2004 Republican National Convention, it is truly an honor to welcome the more than 860 veterans and active military personnel participating in this month's four-day convention in New York City."

In an unprecedented show of support for the Republican Party and President Bush, 18 percent of the 2004 delegation identify themselves as veterans or active military personnel. Approximately 4,800 delegates and alternates in 55 delegations will travel to New York City this month. Over 15 percent are veterans, which means that approximately 720 men and women who have worn a United States uniform will represent their home states in New York City. Another 3 percent, or approximately 140 delegates, identify themselves as currently serving in the U.S. military.

In addition to the large percentage of veterans and military personnel in the 2004 delegation, this year's Republican National Convention will be the most diverse in Republican Party history. The 2004 delegation shows a 70 percent increase among minority delegates compared to the 2000 Republican convention. With President George W. Bush leading the ticket, African-American representation is up an estimated 65 percent and Asian-American representation is up nearly 40 percent. This month, Hispanic delegates will be the largest minority group represented, adding another 15 percent to the 100 percent surge the Republican Party saw between the 1996 and 2 000 delegations.

The Republican National Committee recently completed certification of the 2,509 delegates and 2,344 alternate delegates who will make up the most diverse Republican delegation in the party's history. In 2004, minorities make up 17 percent of total delegates and women make up 44 percent. In 2000, minorities made up 10 percent of total delegates and women made up 36 percent. In 1996, minorities made up 6.3 percent of total delegates and women made up 33 percent.

The 2004 Republican National Convention will be held for the first time ever in New York City at Madison Square Garden from August 30 - September 2, 2004. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to visit the city for the occasion.

For more information about the 2004 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.gopconvention.com.