John Bel Edwards: “Don't back down to President Bush.”

Go to the caucuses tomorrow night, and let's change America together. Thank you.

The Chair thanks and congratulates Chairwoman Bice. The Chair now invites two former Members, Dennis Ross of Florida and Cheri Bustos of Illinois, to offer remarks.

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