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The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday afternoon in Cleveland with a moment of silence for the police officers killed in recent attacks, particularly Dallas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

"Before we begin the official business of this convention, I would like to take a moment to recognize the fallen police officers in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and elsewhere," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said, addressing delegates shortly after 1 p.m. local time. "The men and women who protect our safety and well-being, who put their lives on the line every day, they're our genuine heroes."

Priebus continued, "We also want to recognize the families who lost loved ones during these troubling times. Our nation grieves when we see these awful killings."

Following the moment of silence, delegates observed the presentation of colors and recited the Pledge of Allegiance before the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Rabbi Ari Wolf, police chaplain in Cleveland, then led an invocation.

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