Pro-Life Senator John McCain.

"John McCain boasts one of the most consistent pro-life voting records in the Senate, but he doesn't do much boasting about it." -- Newsweek, April 19, 2008

"If I am fortunate enough to be elected as the next President of the United States, I pledge to you to be a loyal and unswerving friend of the right to life movement." -- 2008 March for Life

"Throughout these years I have always believed that the most important duty of our national leaders is to protect human life. ... We protect the lives of the most vulnerable, whether they are the unborn, the elderly, or the disabled. It is a privilege to defend Americans in war and in peace. I'm proud to stand with you in defending the sanctity of human life, and in supporting mothers and children, under the most challenging of circumstances. ... In November, the American people will choose a new president to lead our country during very challenging times. I will proudly defend my record of protecting human life during key debates on domestic and international policy." -- John McCain, video address to NRLC 2008

"To the families of special-needs children all across this country, I have a message. For years, you sought to make America a more welcoming place for your sons and daughters. I pledge to you that if we are elected, you will have a friend and advocate in the White House." -- Gov. Sarah Palin, in her speech accepting the GOP nomination for vice president

Sometimes I think we might get so busy we may miss that unborn babies have had a friend and an advocate in the White House. The contributions of President George W. Bush over the last eight years are immense. Thank you, Mr. President, for being a great champion for the littlest Americans.

Remember what it was like under his predecessor, pro-abortion President Bill Clinton? I do. I remember the hyper-radical "Freedom of Choice Act," the abortion-enhancing health "reforms" offered by Hillary Clinton, how the Administration expedited the arrival of the abortifacient RU486, and how those determined to create a worldwide "right" to abortion had friends in Bill and Hillary Clinton. If they had had their way, they would have strangled the Pro-Life Movement. Yes, I remember well.

This editorial starts with a quote from Newsweek for two reasons. First, as a reminder that pro-life Senator John McCain has compiled an outstanding record on abortion. That is important to know. Second, to appreciate that Sen. McCain is a doer, not a talker. The contrast with pro-abortion Sen. Barack Obama is complete. The comparison on page x illuminates the deep differences.