Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) spoke at a campaign rally the day before the start of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Other participants and officials spoke in favor of his candidacy, and bands played to entertain the crowd. Representative Paul was introduced by his son, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).
Approximately 30 minutes into the live telecast the program was briefly interrupted by the loss of a satellite signal due to interference from Tropical Storm Isaac. Representative Amash (R-MI), whose remarks were interrupted by the loss are repeated in full on program number 307786-2.