The day started with a breakfast for the Washington State delegation. Special guests included Meg Whitman, former CEO of EBay who specifically addressed why McCain's economic policies are critical to America's competitiveness including taxation, innovation, trade, and energy; Sen. McCain's daughter, Sydney, introduced herself and thanked us for supporting her dad; Medal of Honor Recipient Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura, a registered Democrat and Korean Veteran who supports Sen. McCain; and Lieutenant Commander Michael P. Cornin who was held at Hanoi Hilton for 6 years (6 months longer than McCain.)
Lieutenant Commander Cornin noted hardship at Hanoi Hilton increased based on medical condition, rank and notoriety. Lieutenant Commander McCain suffered as a result of injuries that never received medical attention, his higher rank, and the notoriety of his grandfather being a high ranking Admiral. Yet when he had the opportunity to leave, he stayed with his comrades.
The insights at breakfast from those who know him best only further confirmed his character and courage as our Presidential nominee.
Following breakfast, the delegation enjoyed a relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi river.
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