"I'm Tommy Franks and I approved that message. This convention rocks," Franks said. "I'm not a Republican. I'm not a Democrat. But I believe in democracy. I believe in America … but, here I stand tonight, endorsing George W. Bush to be the next president of the United States."
America is at an "important crease in history," Franks said, adding that the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks" brought a new enemy to our shores — an enemy unlike any we've ever faced before."
And although the nation is safer today, the country has more to achieve, he said.
"We have hardened our defenses and taken the fight to the terrorists, but we still have work to do, especially if we want to fight terrorists abroad before they get to America’s shores," he said.
"Citizens and friends, I've been with this president in tough, uncertain times. George W. Bush is 'the real thing,'" Franks said. "I have looked into his eyes and I have seen his character. I have seen courage and consistency ... Terrorism against our country started long before 9/11. Terrorists have been killing Americans for more than two decades. I am proud that this President has chosen to make a stand."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,131306,00.htmlBELOW: "The Real Thing" LEAPS INTO ACTION, 9/11 style. Look into his eyes and YOU will see his character, too.