Statement Regarding Senator John McCain

Friday, May 23, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A telephone press conference was held in Arizona on Friday, May 23, at the request of Sen. John McCain, to release information about his health status. Those interested is seeing the summary document about the Senator's specific medical information are directed to the McCain Web site.

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