LALATE has Cindy McCain’s RNC speech. Cindy McCain’s RNC Convention speech spoke of duty to serve, John McCain’s character, and leading by example.

Cindy McCain said the below tonight. Here are text excerpts.

“That duty is what brings me before you tonight. And it’s much larger and more important than just me or John or any of us: It’s the work of this great country calling us together - and there is no greater duty than that, no more essential task for our generation — right now.”

“It’s going to take someone of unusual strength and character - someone exactly like my husband - to lead us through the reefs and currents that lie ahead. I know John. You can trust his hand at the wheel.”

“Forgiveness is not just a personal issue: it’s why John led the effort to normalize relations with Vietnam retrieve the remains of our MIAs… to bring closure to both sides. That’s leadership - national leadership. And it’s leading by example.”

“If Americans want straight talk and the plain truth they should take a good close look at John McCain…a man tested and true…who’s never wavered in his devotion to our country…a man who’s served in Washington without ever becoming a Washington insider…who always speaks the truth no matter what the cost…a man of judgment and character…a loyal and loving and true husband and a magnificent father!”

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PICTURE! Here’s a photo of Cindy McCain’s yellow RNC Convention dress. Who do you prefer - Cindy McCain’s yellow dress or Michelle Obama’s blue DNC number?

Days ago, LALATE brought you details about Micelle Obama’s dress, the designer, the preparations. (In fact, that was a very popular story on LALATE.) Those LALATE details came directly from the female local designer herself, even explaining the creative process.

Today, Vanity Fair runs details about what Cindy McCain’s yellow number cost but with no verification of these details from McCain’s camp. Vanity Fair says McCain wore Oscar de la Renta.

Here is what the magazine believes was the breakdown.

“Cindy McCain
Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000
Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500
Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000
Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000–$25,000
Shoes, designer unknown: $600
Total: Between $299,100 and $313,100″

Depsite whether Vanity is correct or not, who did you prefer? … talking fashion, not politics of course. How about that yellow collar?

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VIDEO! Watch Laura Bush and Cindy McCain speeches at the RNC Convention. Laura Bush’s dress was great as Cindy McCain and her opened the GOP Convention with introducing video blogs from governors in the Gulf States.