In two short years, Sarah Palin moved from her job as a small-town mayor to the governor's office. Now, making history, she is moving to John McCain's side as the first woman to be the running mate on a Republican presidential ticket.
The following is a transcript of Senator John McCain of Arizona and Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska speaking in Dayton, Ohio, as recorded by CQ Transcriptions.
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