Producer: Foxhole Productions
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 06/06/2008
Ad Buy: statewide in Iowa, Michigan, Colorado, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Wisconsin and West Virginia
Cost: not available
Summary: McCain reminds viewers of his family's military service, says he knows the costs of war and pledges to keep the country safe.
Script of "Safe" (TV)
JOHN MCCAIN: Only a fool or a fraud talks tough or romantically about war.
When I was five years old, my father left for war. My grandfather came home from war and died the next day.
I was shot down over Vietnam and spent five years as a POW. Some of the friends I served with never came home.
(Text on screen: Military images do not imply endorsement by DOD or service branch.)
I hate war. And I know how terrible its costs are.
I'm running for president to keep the country I love safe.
(Text on screen: JohnMcCain.com)
I'm John McCain, and I approve this message.
(Text on screen: Paid For By John McCain 2008)
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