I've never lived a day in good times or bad I wasn't grateful for the privilege.

Now I ask to serve as your president.

As thousands of South Carolinians risk their lives to defend us, our purpose can't be ours alone.

America is our cause, her greatness our hope, her strength our protection, her goodness the hope of mankind.

That's why I run for president, and ask for your support.

I'm John McCain and I approve this message.