After arriving in San Diego by a boat surrounded by a flotilla of ships, including a 19th century clipper ship, Mr. Dole and Mr. Kemp spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters. They talked about their campaign agenda, especially economics, and emphasized their optimism about the future and their belief in the American people. Kemp stated that although he had been an NFL quarterback, Dole was the quarterback of this team and he was the blocker.