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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, left, gives his running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, a thumbs up after Pence addressed the Republican National Convention.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, left, gives his running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, a thumbs up after Pence addressed the Republican National Convention.
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LIVE BLOG: Republican National Convention, Day 3

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'Make America First Again' was the theme for day 3 of the Republican National Convention, as vice presidential nominee, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, took center stage after other key figures, including: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and former Trump rivals Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Florida Senator Marco Rubio addressed the convention.

Next up, astronaut Eileen Collins, first woman to command a space shuttle mission. Starts her speech saying America is a nation built on the passion of people who weren't afraid to do something first.

A covention delegate holds a "Make America First Again" sign at the Republican National Convention, July 20, 2016. (A. Shaker/VOA)
A covention delegate holds a "Make America First Again" sign at the Republican National Convention, July 20, 2016. (A. Shaker/VOA)

Collins says we've lost visionary leadership. She mentions how America and the space program needs visionary leadership, but doesn't mention Donald Trump's name.

Eileen Collins, retired astronaut, speaks at the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland, July 20, 2016.
Eileen Collins, retired astronaut, speaks at the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland, July 20, 2016.

Michelle Van Etten, a small-business owner, says she was born an entrepreneur. Says excessive policies of the past eight years are killing the American dream. Calls small businesses the backbone of America. Her speech is getting a smattering of claps from the crowd at the arena.

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