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Presidential Hopeful John Kerry

Delivers Policy Speech at PPB

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Underscoring the vital role U.S. seaports play in homeland security, the Port of Palm Beach hosted Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., on Tuesday (June 1, 2004) as the presidential hopeful unveiled his plan to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism. Richard A. Wainio, executive director of the Port of Palm Beach, welcomed a gathering of more than 300 people, including numerous local, state and national officials. Wainio welcomed Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fla., to introduce Kerry.

 

News crews wait for program to begin.

Set-up for speech.

Close-up of set-up.

Jarra Gould in crowd.

Crowd gathers.

Seating is packed.

Fran Murray (Princess) and wife.

Port Commissioner Richards and wife.

Port Commissioners in front row.

Port Commissioner Ciklin welcomes group.

Port Commissioner Richards welcomes group.

Port Commissioner Mastics welcomes group.

Representative Meeks

Pledge of Allegiance

Port Director Richard Wainio introduces Sen. Bob Graham.

Senator Graham

Wainio and Graham shake hands.

Sen. Graham speaks.

Sen. Graham introduces Sen. Kerry.

Wainio and Kerry shake hands.

Graham and Kerry shake hands.

Presidential hopeful Sen. John Kerry takes the podium.

Kerry gives policy speech on nuclear terrorism.

Sen. John Kerry

Sen. John Kerry

Security by land (Secret Service agent on left) and by sea (Sheriff's boat in slip).

Look-outs keep event secure.

PPB Cruise Terminal East Wing was used as the Media Room for national reporters covering event.

 

 

 
 

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