Archive - Sep 4, 2008

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McCain vows to earn voters' trust

"My heartfelt thanks to all of you, who helped me win this nomination, and stood by me when the odds were long. I won’t let you down. To Americans who have yet to decide who to vote for, thank you for your consideration and the opportunity to win your trust. I intend to earn it." -- Sen. John McCain

— Sen. John McCain, in a passionate acceptance speech, vows to appeal to all voters at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 4, 2008

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Maverick McCain distances himself from party politics

"You know, I’ve been called a maverick; someone who marches to the beat of his own drum. Sometimes it’s meant as a compliment and sometimes it’s not. What it really means is I understand who I work for. I don’t work for a party. I don’t work for a special interest. I don’t work for myself. I work for you." -- Sen. John McCain

— Sen. John McCain invokes his maverick streak during his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 4, 2008

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McCain reveals the fighter within

"I don’t mind a good fight. For reasons known only to God, I’ve had quite a few tough ones in my life. But I learned an important lesson along the way. In the end, it matters less that you can fight. What you fight for is the real test." -- Sen. John McCain

— Sen. John McCain talks up his fighting abilities at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 4, 2008

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McCain indicates plans for an education makeover

"Education is the civil rights issue of this century." -- Sen. John McCain

— Sen. John McCain signals his intentions for an education revolution - if elected - during his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 4, 2008

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Patriot McCain tells of love for country

"I fell in love with my country when I was a prisoner in someone else’s. I loved it not just for the many comforts of life here. I loved it for its decency; for its faith in the wisdom, justice and goodness of its people. I loved it because it was not just a place, but an idea, a cause worth fighting for. I was never the same again. I wasn’t my own man anymore. I was my country’s." -- Sen. John McCain

— Sen. John McCain tells of his devotion for serving his country during his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 4, 2008

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