In this campaign, we held to the belief that our country is still that “shining city on a hill” that Ronald Reagan spoke of so many years ago. And tonight, we have chosen a man ready and worthy to lead such a country.
This is a moment when principles and political independence matter a lot more than just the party line. And tonight, we have elected a man who can bring us together, because he always puts his country first. America, he has always fought for you.
This is a moment when great causes can be won and great threats overcome. And we have chosen a man who will rise to the moment, as he has done before, with clarity and resolve.
In this campaign, I’ve had the rare enough privilege of praising a candidate whose story, character, and personal heroism require no embellishment. I said things about him—about how he has served and what he has overcome—that he could not say about himself, because he is that kind of man. He has faced long odds before, but he has never quit, never relented, and tonight America rewarded a lifetime of service, honor, and valor.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have the distinct privilege of being the first to introduce him as the President-elect of United States of America—John S. McCain.
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What could have been…
Enoxo on November 3, 2009 at 8:07 PM
How did they get them?
upinak on November 3, 2009 at 8:08 PM
And from the other side:
This country has a long way to go when it comes to RACE relations.
ha ha HA ha
bridgetown on November 3, 2009 at 8:08 PM
notice she praises Todd with the same line in both speeches. To those who were making up stories on her getting a divorce SMAME ON YOU
ousoonerfan15 on November 3, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Grace and class.
NebCon on November 3, 2009 at 8:23 PM
I always thought the fact that she actually wrote a VP concession speech was one of the more hilarious features of her epic failure as a candidate. Seriously Sarah, get a clue.
crr6 on November 3, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Thanks for sharing.
ncborn on November 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
America has made her choice. As for me, my convictions, my loyalties, and my hopes for this country remain the same. Now it is time for us go our way, neither bitter nor vanquished, but instead confident in the knowledge that there will be another day… and we may gather once more… and find new strength… and rise to fight again. Thank you all. May God protect, guide, and bless America!
listen and you shall hear, look and you shall find, read and you shall understand..
Palin is not and has never thought about going away from the national scene. she was defeated but not conquered. she was ready to contiue the fight from day one. she congradulated the winners with class and turned to the next battle. WE CAN NOT SPARE THIS WOMAN>>>>>
unseen on November 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I really adore Sarah Palin.
jimmy2shoes on November 3, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Did you find John Edwards’ VP concession speech in 2004 to be as hilarious? Seriously, crr6. Get a clue.
ddrintn on November 3, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Instead we ended up getting:
“Kneel before ZOD”!
javamartini on November 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM
FIFY.
platypus on November 4, 2009 at 12:42 AM
who leaked this? very curious…
homesickamerican on November 4, 2009 at 1:37 AM
I usually do not understand your posts, they are unbelievably juvenile…this is not an exception.
I have no idea what you are posting about…you are always good for a shake of the head. I can see why your mom bought you a computer, to keep you busy…
right2bright on November 4, 2009 at 8:06 AM