Remarks of McCain in Strongsville, Ohio

All: Please see John McCain's remarks as prepared for delivery this morning in Strongsville, Ohio:

“I know that a lot of eyes have been on Wall Street and Washington for the past week as we all process the credit crisis that has hit our economy.  But I want the people here in Ohio to know that I have not forgotten the economy on Main Street.

“I am going to put in place the priorities and policies that will create jobs in Ohio.  One important way that we are going to create jobs here is with the development of additional nuclear plants and through investments in clean coal technology.

“Not only will investment in our energy infrastructure create millions of new jobs across the country, it will help lead our nation toward the important goal of energy independence.  My opponent is against the expansion of nuclear power.  His running mate here in Ohio recently said that they weren't supporting clean coal either.  And the fact is that their billions of dollars in higher taxes would kill jobs here in Ohio. That's not what Ohio needs and that's not what America needs.

“My economic focus throughout this campaign has always been pro-growth policies that will create jobs.  I share that focus with Patrick Sink  and the Operating Engineers' Local 18 which represents thousands of workers here in Ohio.  I am happy and honored to accept their endorsement.”