71.   Three prominent governors have declined to address the convention because they disagree with parts of the platform.

72.   US Senator Edward M. Kennedy also will address the convention.

73.   Vice President Al Gore, the expected Democratic presidential nominee, is to address the convention Wednesday morning.

74.   When he addressed the Republican convention four years ago, he also spoke of compassion and people in need.

75.   When he addressed the Republican convention on the first night in San Diego four years ago, he also spoke of compassion and people in need.

76.   Wilson had earlier refused to address the convention because he supports abortion rights and organizers would not allow him to speak on the issue.

77.   Wilson had originally said he would not address the convention because he objected to speech restrictions by its organizers.

78.   Wilson was also given an opportunity to join all losing presidential candidates to address the convention via video Tuesday night.

79.   Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is also expected to give Simitis a boost when he addresses the convention Thursday.

80.   President Clinton to address the convention.