"George and I were planning to come to enjoy this convention, to have a really good time," First Lady Laura Bush told disappointed delegates Monday as Hurricane Gustav rained on plans for a festive opening to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Instead, she and Cindy McCain headlined an abbreviated, business-only afternoon session of the convention, using the opportunity to plug charities helping Gulf Coast victims of the hurricane. "Our first priority for today and in the coming days is to ensure the safety and well-being of those living in the Gulf Coast region," said Bush. "This is a time when we take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats," added McCain.
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