STATEMENT BY RICK DAVIS ON JOHN MCCAIN'S PRIMARY VICTORIES TONIGHT

U.S. Senator John McCain's Campaign Manager Rick Davis issued the following statement on the results of tonight's primaries:

"Tonight John McCain has secured the Republican Party's nomination for president. We are deeply grateful to our dedicated supporters across the country for their work toward tonight's victory.

"As our Party's nomination contest comes to a close, we now face the larger test, a fundamental choice for our nation's future. John McCain offers Americans a bold vision for conservative change to cut taxes, end wasteful spending, reform our health care system, win the war against radical Islamic extremism and strengthen our national security.

"John McCain has more than just ideas and rhetoric; he has the experience, judgment, and courage to achieve his vision for our nation's future. John McCain will lead our Party to victory in November, and lead America on to her best days."