McCain's Very Gracious Concession

McCain:

I recognize the special significance it has for African Americans, and for the special pride that must be there tonight......we both recognize that though we have come away from the old injustices that once stained our reputation...the memory of them still has the power to wound....let there be no reason now...for any American to fail to cherish their citizenship in this, the greatest nation on earth.....Sen. Obama and I argued our differences...and he has prevailed...no doubt many of those differences remain...these are difficult times for our country...I pledge tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us with the many challenges we face....whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans....and believe me when I say... no association has ever meant more to me than that.   Though we fell short, the failure is mine...not yours.

I have always been a fortunate man...and never more than the love and encouragement you have given me. I am, of course, very thankful to Gov. Palin, one of the best....an impressive new voice in our party for reform...for their tireless dedication to our cause.... we can all look forward to our great interest to her future service to Alaska, the Republican Party and our country....

Obama is my president...