Obama summons can-do spirit in July 4 address; McCain calls for support for Iranian protesters By WILL LESTER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON July 4, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press 3 comments President Barack Obama points to members of his family and friends as he walks across to Marine One... President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet addresses. Obama said an "unyielding spirit is what defines us as Americans" and led people during the nation's history to explore the West, persevere during the Depression and build a robust industrial economy. "That is the spirit we are called to show... [read full story]
