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The Republican National Convention speeches continued Wednesday in Tampa.

Republican speakers expected to speak include Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, former Republican presidential nominee and Arizona Sen. John McCain, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, former presidential candiate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, radio host and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and current vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan.

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