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RNC Schedule: Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney Set to Speak Thursday Night

Delegates also are set to hear from former presidential nominee and House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and three Olympic athletes.

The Republican National Committee agenda for the final night of its convention features remarks by former presidential nominee and House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and others, as well as a tribute to former President Ronald Reagan.

A speech by presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is set for the 10 p.m. hour. Scheduled highlights of the evening include:

Thursday, Aug. 30:

7 p.m.

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Introduction of Colors by the U.S. Central Command Joint Forces Color Guard Team

Pledge of Allegiance by Dylan Nonaka, a Marine combat veteran

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National Anthem sung by SEVEN

Invocation by Ken and Priscilla Hutchins

Remarks by Rep. Connie Mack of Florida

President Ronald Reagan Legacy Video

Remarks by Newt and Callista Gingrich

Remarks by Craig Romney

8 p.m.

Remarks by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush 

Remarks by Bob White, chairman of Romney for President campaign

Remarks by Grant Bennett

Remarks by Tom Stemberg

9 p.m.

Remarks by former Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kerry Healey

Remarks by Jane Edmonds, former Massachusetts Secretary of Workforce

Remarks by Olympic athletes Michael Eruzione, Derek Parra and Kim Rhode

10 p.m.

Remarks by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida

Remarks by presidential nominee Mitt Romney

Benediction by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York

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