 “My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly," . . . A little while ago, I had the honour of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love . . .This is an historic election. I recognize the special significance it has for African-Americans, for the special pride that must be theirs tonight. . . I've always believed that America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and will to seize it. Senator Obama believes that, too. . . .We both recognise that though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation's reputation ... the memory of them still had the power to wound. . . .I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him but offering our next president our goodwill and earnest effort to find ways to come together. . . .Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. . . . Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country, and I applaud him for it and offer him his sincere sympathy his beloved grandmother did not see him on this day” John McCain
“My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly," . . . A little while ago, I had the honour of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love . . .This is an historic election. I recognize the special significance it has for African-Americans, for the special pride that must be theirs tonight. . . I've always believed that America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and will to seize it. Senator Obama believes that, too. . . .We both recognise that though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation's reputation ... the memory of them still had the power to wound. . . .I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him but offering our next president our goodwill and earnest effort to find ways to come together. . . .Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. . . . Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country, and I applaud him for it and offer him his sincere sympathy his beloved grandmother did not see him on this day” John McCainMcCain was graceful and courageous in a difficult moment. He put country first and admonished supporters who were disrespectful. Thanks John.
 
 
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As I said.....Poise, Integrity and Composure; see Sally's Election Post at:
sallyisnotsnoddy.blogspot.com
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This is the John McCain that I like, and the one I wanted to vote for; unfortunately, he picked Palin as a running mate, and I voted for Obama. Still, this is the McCain I've come to respect over the last 10 years.
a. earls
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