from SF Gate

Schwarzenegger praises Bush for character and leadership

ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writer
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
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(08-31) 13:28 PDT NEW YORK (AP) --

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger put his star power to work for President Bush on Tuesday, praising him for "perseverance, character and leadership" in a time of war and terror.

The Austrian bodybuilder-turned-Hollywood star and politician drew heavily on his own unique immigrant story to cast the GOP as a party of opportunity. "I want other people to get the same chances I did, the same opportunities," he said.

"And I believe they can. That's why I believe in this country, that's why I believe in this party and what's why I believe in this president," Schwarzenegger said in excerpts of his prime-time speech to the Republican convention.

"America is back," he said, in a line reminiscent of his slogan from the "Terminator" movies: "I'll be back."

Funny, I thought Arnold's speech wasn't supposed to happen until tonight. Why is this article written in past tense?

Via simmins.org