"I'm here at the convention. I'm learning quite a bit and enjoying the experience."

Lynn Swann said he had not been active in politics before, though he added, "I have supported Republican candidates in the past, but this is the first time that I just really come out and kinda finally have an influence."

Swann said this year had a "sense of urgency."

"I certainly believe that George W. Bush is the most qualified and most credible candidate to fulfill the role as president of the United States."

As for converting African-Americans to the Republican Party, he said, "We are making inroads, and I think that is all you can do.

"We need to work and to deliver our message and let people know the information and make a conscious and intelligent decision."

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