Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour explains why it’s OK for southern conservatives to vote for Rudy Giuliani. (Check the backdrop of firefighter coats and hats.)

Sound Bite: “I think a lot of people in Mississippi and in other places in the country don’t realize what a great record he had as mayor long before September 11. Or what a conservative record he had as mayor.”

In his speech, Giuliani talked about restructuring the Homeland Security Department to emphasize regional management.