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I've been attending political conventions since 1984, and there
was nothing traditional about this one. As I'm sure you have
read, there were smaller crowds, and more police than I've ever
seen - with teams of 20 deep on bikes and horses. But a few
interesting tidbits to share below.

Check out the latest GLOBAL GAB with a Cleveland wrap-up, plus a look
at the White House Summit on Global Development. More next week from
Philly.

Liz
Liz Schrayer, USGLC

THE GLOBAL GAB: Live from Cleveland, Trump Trumpets, and a Dem VP?
July 21, 2016

GLOBAL GOP. While you may have heard the podium speeches, you might
not have caught the powerful congressional voices who filled the
USGLC's convention events. Speaker Paul Ryan stopped by our
event with IRI, along with Senators Joni Ernst, David Perdue, and Tom
Cotton - and Governor John Kasich. And Generals Conway and
Hawley joined us to educate delegates and convention goers. They
rallied around America's global engagement, pushed back against
isolationism, and endorsed effective development and diplomacy to keep
America safe.

PLATFORM POLITICS. While platforms may not make the best beach
reading, they do matter, as up-and-coming candidates use these
blueprints for their campaign positions. Under the banner of
"America's Generosity," this year's GOP
platform cites foreign assistance as a "critical tool for
advancing America's security and economic interests by preventing
conflict and building stability" and it doubles down on a pledge
to be the "best partner" with Africa. Check out our GOP
platform snapshot and look for our Democratic analysis next week.
http://action.usglc.org/site/R?i=DU8PNsoaZTq7lq-nt8LV-Q

TRUMP TRUMPETS. In a potential preview of this evening's
convention program, the GOP nominee just shook up long-standing GOP
foreign policy positions. In an interview with the NY Times, he
questioned America's commitment to defend our NATO allies as
well as our engagement with the world. He said: "We are going to
take care of this country first... before we worry about everyone
else in the world." Concerning remarks ahead of tonight's
speech.

PODIUM INTRIGUE. Did you hear? At yesterday's USGLC coalition
event at the RNC, influential conservative strategist and head of the
Faith and Freedom Coalition Ralph Reed and a former White House
communications director mused over how fighting global poverty
hadn't yet been addressed from the convention podium, as it has
at past GOP conventions. Interesting.

#GLOBALDEVELOPMENT SUMMIT. Back in DC, President Obama just hosted the
White House Summit on Global Development to celebrate the incredible
progress the U.S. has helped make around the world.

http://action.usglc.org/site/R?i=uCb1ljZ6fNHY5gRmGjCIGQ

9 million lives saved from HIV/AIDS. 60 million lives saved from
measles, malaria, and TB. And in just 25 years, 1 billion people
lifted out of extreme poverty. In a pivot to January 2017, he said,
"Whoever the next president is, development has to remain a
fundamental pillar of American foreign policy and a key part of our
work to lift up lives not just overseas, but here in the United
States."

SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED. Two major aid bills were just signed into
law by the President: the Global Food Security Act and the Foreign Aid
Transparency and Accountability Act. A landmark step forward to ensure
our aid programs remain smart, effective, and accountable.

VP WATCH. After Cleveland, all eyes will be on the Clinton campaign
for her VP announcement. Look for a special GLOBAL GAB profiling her
running mate, and stay tuned for an update from Philly at the
Democratic National Convention.


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